Statement:
In Malaysia, people spend more of their household budget on food and non-alcoholic beverages than in Israel

In the Where households spend more on food rating Malaysia holds position #64 ²⁰²¹ out of 138 and Israel is #122 out of 138 ²⁰²¹.
Position of Malaysia is worse than position of Israel.
Both countries holds average positions in the "Where households spend more on food" rating. So % of household budget for food and non-alcoholic beverages is an average for both Malaysia and Israel, compared to most countries of the World.

Referencies:

1. Where households spend more on food ²⁰²¹ by International Labor Organization

   The countries in the rating sorted by '% of household budget for food and non-alcoholic beverages' in descending order.

   Israel	'% of household budget for food and non-alcoholic beverages' value is	13.49
   Malaysia	'% of household budget for food and non-alcoholic beverages' value is	29.50