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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.57 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.48 EUR (3.89 USD) in Colombia and 2.72 EUR (3.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.48 EUR
2.72 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 1.49 EUR (1.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
1.49 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.56 EUR (9.58 USD) in Colombia and 9.05 EUR (10.14 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Colombia.

8.56 EUR
9.05 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.29 EUR (12.64 USD) in Colombia and 16.5 EUR (18.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Colombia.

11.29 EUR
16.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.11 EUR (6.84 USD) in Colombia and 4.38 EUR (4.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Malaysia.

6.11 EUR
4.38 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.59 USD) in Colombia and 3.96 EUR (4.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Colombia.

3.20 EUR
3.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 EUR (1.47 USD) in Colombia and 3.09 EUR (3.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Colombia.

1.31 EUR
3.09 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.34 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.06 EUR (2.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Malaysia.

2.34 EUR
2.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.46 USD) in Colombia and 4.05 EUR (4.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Colombia.

2.20 EUR
4.05 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.9 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 33.25 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

16.90 EUR
33.25 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18% lower in Colombia.

0.91 EUR
1.11 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.88 USD) in Colombia and 0.95 EUR (1.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.68 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.68 EUR (6.36 USD) in Colombia and 13.63 EUR (15.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Colombia.

5.68 EUR
13.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 1.89 EUR (2.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Colombia.

1.39 EUR
1.89 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.40 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.56 EUR (1.74 USD) in Colombia and 2.48 EUR (2.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Colombia.

1.56 EUR
2.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17% lower in Malaysia.

1.41 EUR
1.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Colombia and 1.6 EUR (1.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Colombia.

1.34 EUR
1.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.11 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 33.62 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

15.11 EUR
33.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.49 EUR (1.67 USD) in Colombia and 1.39 EUR (1.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Malaysia.

1.49 EUR
1.39 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.08 USD) in Colombia and 0.61 EUR (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.96 EUR
0.61 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.14 EUR (2.39 USD) in Colombia and 2.88 EUR (3.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Colombia.

2.14 EUR
2.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.15 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 0.84 EUR (0.94 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Malaysia.

1.15 EUR
0.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Colombia and 3.96 EUR (4.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Colombia.

1.34 EUR
3.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.54 EUR (2.84 USD) in Colombia and 5.5 EUR (6.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Colombia.

2.54 EUR
5.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.03 EUR (10.11 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Malaysia.

9.03 EUR
4.40 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.09 EUR (42.66 USD) in Colombia and 26.4 EUR (29.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Malaysia.

38.09 EUR
26.40 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.64 EUR (6.32 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22% lower in Malaysia.

5.64 EUR
4.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Malaysia.

0.79 EUR
0.49 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.62 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Malaysia.

0.62 EUR
0.61 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.44 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.93 EUR
0.44 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.27 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 48.11 EUR (53.88 USD) in Colombia and 11 EUR (12.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Malaysia.

48.11 EUR
11.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Colombia and 0.66 EUR (0.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.89 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.05 EUR (7.9 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Malaysia.

7.05 EUR
4.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.95 EUR (2.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.95 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.69 EUR (1.9 USD) in Colombia and 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.69 EUR
1.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.64 EUR (6.32 USD) in Colombia and 4.84 EUR (5.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.64 EUR
4.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 28.15 EUR (31.53 USD) in Colombia and 43.59 EUR (48.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Colombia.

28.15 EUR
43.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.05 EUR (14.62 USD) in Colombia and 7.06 EUR (7.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Malaysia.

13.05 EUR
7.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 508.67 EUR (569.68 USD) in Colombia and 539.39 EUR (604.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Colombia.

508.67 EUR
539.39 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 372.77 EUR (417.49 USD) in Colombia and 337.08 EUR (377.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Malaysia.

372.77 EUR
337.08 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 947.78 EUR (1061.46 USD) in Colombia and 998.62 EUR (1118.4 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Colombia.

947.78 EUR
998.62 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 722.04 EUR (808.65 USD) in Colombia and 589.4 EUR (660.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Malaysia.

722.04 EUR
589.40 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.18 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2093 EUR (2344.13 USD) in Colombia and 2832 EUR (3171.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Colombia.

2 093 EUR
2 832 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1493 EUR (1672.13 USD) in Colombia and 1389 EUR (1555.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Malaysia.

1 493 EUR
1 389 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 2.86 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 442.29 EUR (495.34 USD) in Colombia and 1267 EUR (1418.68 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 65.1% lower in Colombia.

442.29 EUR
1 267 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

26.4 EUR
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Two stars

54.9 EUR
31 EUR

Three stars

90 EUR
48.5 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
91.6 EUR

Five stars

493 EUR
253 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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