Malaysia vs Vietnam
Malaysia is about 6% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 31.1 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 31.1 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Vietnam
Housing & utilities 34 38
Food 82 79
Transport 63 70
Restaurants & hotels 30 36
Health 44 30
Communication 81 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 92/100 79/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.5
Internet users 98% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Vietnam?
Malaysia is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $94,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 79 out of 100.
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