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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

PLNMYREURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.74 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.89 PLN (3.37 USD) in Colombia and 11.12 PLN (3.15 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Malaysia.

11.89 PLN
11.12 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.35 PLN (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 6.08 PLN (1.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Colombia.

4.35 PLN
6.08 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 29.27 PLN (8.3 USD) in Colombia and 36.94 PLN (10.47 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Colombia.

29.27 PLN
36.94 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.61 PLN (10.95 USD) in Colombia and 67.36 PLN (19.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Colombia.

38.61 PLN
67.36 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.9 PLN (5.93 USD) in Colombia and 17.88 PLN (5.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Malaysia.

20.90 PLN
17.88 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.96 PLN (3.11 USD) in Colombia and 16.17 PLN (4.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Colombia.

10.96 PLN
16.17 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.48 PLN (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 12.61 PLN (3.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Colombia.

4.48 PLN
12.61 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.99 PLN (2.27 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 8.4 PLN (2.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Colombia.

7.99 PLN
8.40 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.52 PLN (2.13 USD) in Colombia and 16.52 PLN (4.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Colombia.

7.52 PLN
16.52 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 66.77 PLN (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 131.35 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

66.77 PLN
131.35 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.13 PLN (0.89 USD) in Colombia and 4.54 PLN (1.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Colombia.

3.13 PLN
4.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.74 PLN (1.63 USD) in Colombia and 3.89 PLN (1.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.74 PLN
3.89 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.43 PLN (5.51 USD) in Colombia and 55.64 PLN (15.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Colombia.

19.43 PLN
55.64 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.74 PLN (1.34 USD) in Colombia and 7.7 PLN (2.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Colombia.

4.74 PLN
7.70 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.79 PLN (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 5.21 PLN (1.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Colombia.

4.79 PLN
5.21 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 PLN (1.51 USD) in Colombia and 10.14 PLN (2.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Colombia.

5.33 PLN
10.14 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.82 PLN (1.37 USD) in Colombia and 4.78 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Malaysia.

4.82 PLN
4.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.58 PLN (1.3 USD) in Colombia and 6.51 PLN (1.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Colombia.

4.58 PLN
6.51 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 59.68 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 132.8 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

59.68 PLN
132.80 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.11 PLN (1.45 USD) in Colombia and 5.68 PLN (1.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10% lower in Colombia.

5.11 PLN
5.68 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.29 PLN (0.93 USD) in Colombia and 2.47 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Malaysia.

3.29 PLN
2.47 PLN

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.31 PLN (2.07 USD) in Colombia and 11.74 PLN (3.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Colombia.

7.31 PLN
11.74 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.93 PLN (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 3.41 PLN (0.97 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.93 PLN
3.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.58 PLN (1.3 USD) in Colombia and 16.17 PLN (4.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Colombia.

4.58 PLN
16.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.69 PLN (2.46 USD) in Colombia and 22.45 PLN (6.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Colombia.

8.69 PLN
22.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 30.89 PLN (8.76 USD) in Colombia and 17.96 PLN (5.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Malaysia.

30.89 PLN
17.96 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 130.31 PLN (36.94 USD) in Colombia and 107.77 PLN (30.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Malaysia.

130.31 PLN
107.77 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.31 PLN (5.47 USD) in Colombia and 17.96 PLN (5.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Malaysia.

19.31 PLN
17.96 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.69 PLN (0.76 USD) in Colombia and 2.01 PLN (0.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.69 PLN
2.01 PLN

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.47 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.44 PLN (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 2.42 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.44 PLN
2.42 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.72 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53% lower in Malaysia.

3.66 PLN
1.72 PLN

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.74 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 164.58 PLN (46.66 USD) in Colombia and 44.9 PLN (12.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Malaysia.

164.58 PLN
44.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 PLN (0.86 USD) in Colombia and 2.69 PLN (0.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.04 PLN
2.69 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 24.13 PLN (6.84 USD) in Colombia and 17.96 PLN (5.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Malaysia.

24.13 PLN
17.96 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.66 PLN (1.89 USD) in Colombia and 4.49 PLN (1.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Malaysia.

6.66 PLN
4.49 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.79 PLN (1.64 USD) in Colombia and 4.49 PLN (1.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Malaysia.

5.79 PLN
4.49 PLN

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 19.31 PLN (5.47 USD) in Colombia and 19.76 PLN (5.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Colombia.

19.31 PLN
19.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 96.3 PLN (27.3 USD) in Colombia and 177.93 PLN (50.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Colombia.

96.30 PLN
177.93 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.64 PLN (12.66 USD) in Colombia and 28.81 PLN (8.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Malaysia.

44.64 PLN
28.81 PLN

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.15 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 1740 PLN (493.31 USD) in Colombia and 2202 PLN (624.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21% lower in Colombia.

1 740 PLN
2 202 PLN

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 1275 PLN (361.52 USD) in Colombia and 1376 PLN (390.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Colombia.

1 275 PLN
1 376 PLN

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 3242 PLN (919.17 USD) in Colombia and 4076 PLN (1155.62 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Colombia.

3 242 PLN
4 076 PLN

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 2470 PLN (700.25 USD) in Colombia and 2406 PLN (682.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Malaysia.

2 470 PLN
2 406 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.4 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 7160 PLN (2029.9 USD) in Colombia and 11558 PLN (3276.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Colombia.

7 160 PLN
11 558 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5107 PLN (1447.98 USD) in Colombia and 5668 PLN (1607.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Colombia.

5 107 PLN
5 668 PLN

Salary

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.42 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1513 PLN (428.94 USD) in Colombia and 5170 PLN (1465.89 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 70.7% lower in Colombia.

1 513 PLN
5 170 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

104 PLN
-

Two stars

217 PLN
122 PLN

Three stars

355 PLN
192 PLN

Four stars

611 PLN
362 PLN

Five stars

1 949 PLN
1 001 PLN

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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