Freedom Score
Thailand to Malaysia: tax & freedom compared
How does Malaysia score against Thailand? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€1,467
Per year vs. Thailand+€844
0% foreign income tax · MM2H visa · Asian hub
Tax
100/100
Residency
80/100
Cost of living
85/100
Living environment
65/100
Mobility
59/100
Ownership
85/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Thailand income of €18,000 gross per year, you keep €17,600 net in Malaysia: a difference of €844 per year compared with Thailand.
- Tax: on this income Malaysia lands at an effective rate of about 2%, against 7% in Thailand.
- Passport and mobility: from Malaysia you travel visa-free to 180 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Malaysia scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Malaysia a living-environment score of 65 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do I save by moving from Thailand to Malaysia?
- On an average Thailand income it differs by roughly €844 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.
Sources
OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat