Malaysia66.86
Overall rating
Open country profileMalaysia vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
Malaysia leads the overall rating with 66.86 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Traffic Deaths and Same-Sex Legal Status.
Malaysia
Thailand62.62
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
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Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
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Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Malaysia scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Thailand scores clearly better than Malaysia on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Thailand on Crypto Tax Rate.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Thailand on Fertility Rate.
Malaysia scores clearly better than Thailand on Passport Power (Henley Index).
Thailand scores clearly better than Malaysia on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Malaysia scores clearly better than Thailand on BAC Limit (‰).
Thailand scores clearly better than Malaysia on Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost.
Categories Compared
Malaysia
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 72 | 61 | Malaysia |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 60 | Malaysia |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 59 | 54 | Malaysia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 60 | 58 | Malaysia |
| Legal Protection & Property | 60 | 49 | Malaysia |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 69 | 60 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
68 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 67 | 71 | Thailand |
| Environmental Health | 64 | 46 | Malaysia |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 73 | 68 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 70 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 71 | 66 | Malaysia |
| Banking & Fintech | 71 | 71 | Tie |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 54 | Malaysia |
| Real Estate & Property | 70 | 52 | Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 49 | 53 | Thailand |
| Macroeconomics | 75 | 74 | Malaysia |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 70 | 51 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
75 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 69 | 68 | Malaysia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 59 | 56 | Malaysia |
| Dining & Going Out | 89 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 82 | 78 | Malaysia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 85 | 84 | Malaysia |
| Personal Services | 69 | 89 | Thailand |
Malaysia
61 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 59 | 54 | Malaysia |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 62 | 41 | Malaysia |
| Electricity & Energy | 72 | 73 | Thailand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 57 | 58 | Thailand |
| Public Transport | 54 | 53 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
59 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 49 | 46 | Malaysia |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 71 | Thailand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 67 | 68 | Thailand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 63 | 60 | Malaysia |
| Arts & Entertainment | 42 | 45 | Thailand |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 77 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 55 | 53 | Malaysia |
| Pet-Friendly | 48 | 57 | Thailand |
Malaysia
69 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 72 | 68 | Malaysia |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 78 | 67 | Malaysia |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 69 | 74 | Thailand |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 70 | 61 | Malaysia |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 64 | 55 | Malaysia |
| Language & Integration | 69 | 53 | Malaysia |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 48 | 65 | Thailand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 72 | 63 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
78 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 74 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 77 | 71 | Malaysia |
| Attractions & Activities | 73 | 80 | Thailand |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 81 | 83 | Thailand |
| Vacation Costs | 85 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 82 | Malaysia |
Malaysia
49 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | Malaysia | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 58 | 42 | Malaysia |
| Education & Knowledge | 67 | 61 | Malaysia |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 45 | 41 | Malaysia |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 47 | 54 | Thailand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 22 | 65 | Thailand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 54 | 52 | Malaysia |
| Religion & Worldviews | 29 | 59 | Thailand |
| Demography | 64 | 46 | Malaysia |