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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 1.71 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.06 EUR (2.21 USD) in Colombia and 2.33 EUR (2.5 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Colombia.

2.06 EUR
2.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.85 EUR (0.91 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Colombia.

0.85 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.48 EUR (6.94 USD) in Colombia and 8.38 EUR (8.98 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Colombia.

6.48 EUR
8.38 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.01 EUR (9.65 USD) in Colombia and 13.86 EUR (14.84 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Colombia.

9.01 EUR
13.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.99 EUR (4.28 USD) in Colombia and 3.41 EUR (3.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.99 EUR
3.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.8 EUR (1.93 USD) in Colombia and 3.56 EUR (3.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Colombia.

1.80 EUR
3.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.81 EUR (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 2.26 EUR (2.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Colombia.

0.81 EUR
2.26 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (1.88 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.57 EUR (1.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.76 EUR
1.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.5 EUR (1.61 USD) in Colombia and 3.15 EUR (3.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Colombia.

1.50 EUR
3.15 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.68 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 34.77 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

17.68 EUR
34.77 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.61 EUR (0.65 USD) in Colombia and 0.8 EUR (0.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
0.80 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.14 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 0.71 EUR (0.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Malaysia.

1.14 EUR
0.71 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.73 EUR (5.06 USD) in Colombia and 7.93 EUR (8.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Colombia.

4.73 EUR
7.93 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.79 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.78 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.79 EUR
0.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.04 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 2.45 EUR (2.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
2.45 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in Colombia and 0.85 EUR (0.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Malaysia.

0.86 EUR
0.85 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.98 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.19 EUR (1.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Colombia.

0.98 EUR
1.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.8 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 35.16 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

15.80 EUR
35.16 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 1.23 EUR (1.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
1.23 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.63 EUR (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 0.57 EUR (0.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.63 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.07 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.25 EUR (1.33 USD) in Colombia and 2.41 EUR (2.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Colombia.

1.25 EUR
2.41 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.66 EUR (0.71 USD) in Colombia and 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.66 EUR
0.53 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 3.56 EUR (3.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
3.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.14 EUR (2.29 USD) in Colombia and 3.96 EUR (4.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Colombia.

2.14 EUR
3.96 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.41 EUR (5.79 USD) in Colombia and 3.56 EUR (3.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.41 EUR
3.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.28 EUR (21.72 USD) in Colombia and 19.79 EUR (21.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Malaysia.

20.28 EUR
19.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.38 EUR (3.62 USD) in Colombia and 2.97 EUR (3.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.38 EUR
2.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Colombia and 0.34 EUR (0.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.53 EUR
0.34 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.88 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.58 EUR (0.62 USD) in Colombia and 0.42 EUR (0.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Malaysia.

0.58 EUR
0.42 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in Colombia and 0.4 EUR (0.43 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.96 EUR
0.40 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.6 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 31.35 EUR (33.57 USD) in Colombia and 9.9 EUR (10.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Malaysia.

31.35 EUR
9.90 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.62 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.62 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.58 EUR (5.98 USD) in Colombia and 2.97 EUR (3.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.58 EUR
2.97 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.52 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.13 EUR
0.99 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 3.61 EUR (3.86 USD) in Colombia and 3.96 EUR (4.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Colombia.

3.61 EUR
3.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 18.86 EUR (20.2 USD) in Colombia and 36.3 EUR (38.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48% lower in Colombia.

18.86 EUR
36.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.66 EUR (9.28 USD) in Colombia and 6.93 EUR (7.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20% lower in Malaysia.

8.66 EUR
6.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.1 times less 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 350.18 EUR (375.01 USD) in Colombia and 413.93 EUR (443.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Colombia.

350.18 EUR
413.93 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 266.09 EUR (284.96 USD) in Colombia and 247.9 EUR (265.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Malaysia.

266.09 EUR
247.90 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 690.33 EUR (739.28 USD) in Colombia and 858.16 EUR (919.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Colombia.

690.33 EUR
858.16 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 499.05 EUR (534.45 USD) in Colombia and 467.01 EUR (500.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Malaysia.

499.05 EUR
467.01 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.12 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 1565 EUR (1675.79 USD) in Colombia and 2055 EUR (2201.14 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Colombia.

1 565 EUR
2 055 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 1222 EUR (1308.33 USD) in Colombia and 1061 EUR (1136.43 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Malaysia.

1 222 EUR
1 061 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.45 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 328.4 EUR (351.69 USD) in Colombia and 1132 EUR (1212.62 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 71% lower in Colombia.

328.40 EUR
1 132 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

27.9 EUR
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Two stars

51.4 EUR
30.8 EUR

Three stars

80.1 EUR
49 EUR

Four stars

129 EUR
90 EUR

Five stars

264 EUR
166 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1137 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1217 hotels

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