Australia72.62
Overall rating
Open country profileAustralia vs. Malaysia: Country Comparison
Australia leads the overall rating with 72.62 points, ahead of Malaysia with 66.86 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Same-Sex Legal Status and Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Australia
Malaysia66.86
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Australia on Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Australia on Childcare Cost.
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on Waste Management.
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on Pride Culture.
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Australia scores clearly better than Malaysia on LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance.
Categories Compared
Australia
78 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Malaysia
71 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 78 | 72 | Australia |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 90 | Malaysia |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 54 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 81 | 60 | Australia |
| Legal Protection & Property | 80 | 60 | Australia |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 77 | 69 | Australia |
Australia
82 points
❤️ Health
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Malaysia
68 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 80 | 67 | Australia |
| Environmental Health | 85 | 64 | Australia |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 73 | Australia |
Australia
70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Malaysia
68 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 57 | 70 | Malaysia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 71 | Australia |
| Banking & Fintech | 75 | 71 | Australia |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 65 | 60 | Australia |
| Real Estate & Property | 46 | 70 | Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 63 | 49 | Australia |
| Macroeconomics | 78 | 75 | Australia |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 87 | 70 | Australia |
Australia
38 points
🏠 Costs
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Malaysia
75 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 40 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 18 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Dining & Going Out | 33 | 89 | Malaysia |
| Mobility Costs | 48 | 82 | Malaysia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 85 | Malaysia |
| Personal Services | 40 | 69 | Malaysia |
Australia
71 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Malaysia
61 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 58 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 72 | 62 | Australia |
| Electricity & Energy | 80 | 72 | Australia |
| Internet & Connectivity | 80 | 57 | Australia |
| Public Transport | 61 | 54 | Australia |
Australia
69 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Malaysia
59 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 62 | 49 | Australia |
| Climate & Weather | 75 | 69 | Australia |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 67 | 67 | Tie |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 63 | Australia |
| Arts & Entertainment | 79 | 42 | Australia |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 66 | 77 | Malaysia |
| Family-Friendly | 60 | 55 | Australia |
| Pet-Friendly | 56 | 48 | Australia |
Australia
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Malaysia
69 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 82 | 72 | Australia |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 78 | Australia |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 69 | Australia |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 89 | 70 | Australia |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 91 | 64 | Australia |
| Language & Integration | 93 | 69 | Australia |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 48 | Australia |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 89 | 72 | Australia |
Australia
84 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Malaysia
78 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 90 | 74 | Australia |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 77 | Australia |
| Attractions & Activities | 88 | 73 | Australia |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 95 | 81 | Australia |
| Vacation Costs | 54 | 85 | Malaysia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 85 | 89 | Malaysia |
Australia
83 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Malaysia
49 points
| Topic | Australia | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 87 | 58 | Australia |
| Education & Knowledge | 87 | 67 | Australia |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 68 | 45 | Australia |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 88 | 47 | Australia |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 93 | 22 | Australia |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 86 | 54 | Australia |
| Religion & Worldviews | 77 | 29 | Australia |
| Demography | 69 | 64 | Australia |