Malaysia vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 87.2 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United Kingdom scores higher (95 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia United Kingdom
Price level (US=100) 31.1 87.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $62,009
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $61,460
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia United Kingdom
Housing & utilities 34 241
Food 82 111
Transport 63 160
Restaurants & hotels 30 131
Health 44 162
Communication 81 127
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia United Kingdom
Quality-of-life score 92/100 95/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 98% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is more expensive: about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Kingdom?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $280,500 in United Kingdom, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom scores higher, 95 vs 92 out of 100.
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