Italy70.31
Overall rating
Open country profileItaly vs. Malaysia: Country Comparison
Italy leads the overall rating with 70.31 points, ahead of Malaysia with 66.86 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Electricity Cost and Heating & Gas Cost.
Italy
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
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Malaysia scores clearly better than Italy on Electricity Cost.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Italy on Heating & Gas Cost.
Italy scores clearly better than Malaysia on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
Italy scores clearly better than Malaysia on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Italy on Fertility Rate.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Italy on Volcano Risk.
Italy scores clearly better than Malaysia on Pension Replacement Rate.
Italy scores clearly better than Malaysia on Waste Management.
Categories Compared
Italy
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Malaysia
71 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 72 | Malaysia |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 90 | Malaysia |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 46 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 60 | Italy |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 60 | Italy |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 68 | 69 | Malaysia |
Italy
79 points
❤️ Health
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Malaysia
68 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 76 | 67 | Italy |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 64 | Italy |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 73 | Italy |
Italy
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Malaysia
68 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 48 | 70 | Malaysia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 74 | 71 | Italy |
| Banking & Fintech | 69 | 71 | Malaysia |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 53 | 60 | Malaysia |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 70 | Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 54 | 49 | Italy |
| Macroeconomics | 72 | 75 | Malaysia |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 73 | 70 | Italy |
Italy
50 points
🏠 Costs
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Malaysia
75 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 32 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 59 | Malaysia |
| Dining & Going Out | 59 | 89 | Malaysia |
| Mobility Costs | 53 | 82 | Malaysia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 78 | 85 | Malaysia |
| Personal Services | 55 | 69 | Malaysia |
Italy
74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Malaysia
61 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 74 | 59 | Italy |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 66 | 62 | Italy |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 72 | Italy |
| Internet & Connectivity | 74 | 57 | Italy |
| Public Transport | 71 | 54 | Italy |
Italy
75 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Malaysia
59 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 62 | 49 | Italy |
| Climate & Weather | 75 | 69 | Italy |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 71 | 67 | Italy |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 63 | Italy |
| Arts & Entertainment | 89 | 42 | Italy |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 97 | 77 | Italy |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 55 | Italy |
| Pet-Friendly | 63 | 48 | Italy |
Italy
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Malaysia
69 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 72 | Italy |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 78 | Italy |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 69 | Italy |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 78 | 70 | Italy |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 79 | 64 | Italy |
| Language & Integration | 63 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 48 | Italy |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 72 | Malaysia |
Italy
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Malaysia
78 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 87 | 74 | Italy |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 86 | 77 | Italy |
| Attractions & Activities | 94 | 73 | Italy |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 90 | 81 | Italy |
| Vacation Costs | 55 | 85 | Malaysia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 82 | 89 | Malaysia |
Italy
73 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Malaysia
49 points
| Topic | Italy | Malaysia | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 58 | Italy |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 67 | Italy |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 45 | Italy |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 47 | Italy |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 71 | 22 | Italy |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 77 | 54 | Italy |
| Religion & Worldviews | 72 | 29 | Italy |
| Demography | 49 | 64 | Malaysia |