Malaysia vs Sweden
Sweden is about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Sweden
Price level (US=100) 31.1 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Sweden
Housing & utilities 34 185
Food 82 138
Transport 63 186
Restaurants & hotels 30 176
Health 44 173
Communication 81 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Sweden
Quality-of-life score 92/100 98/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 98% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $259,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 92 out of 100.
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