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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.33 PLN (2.22 USD) in Colombia and 10.37 PLN (2.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Colombia.

8.33 PLN
10.37 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.43 PLN (0.91 USD) in Colombia and 5.68 PLN (1.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Colombia.

3.43 PLN
5.68 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 26.19 PLN (6.99 USD) in Colombia and 37.26 PLN (9.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Colombia.

26.19 PLN
37.26 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 36.42 PLN (9.72 USD) in Colombia and 61.61 PLN (16.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Colombia.

36.42 PLN
61.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.14 PLN (4.31 USD) in Colombia and 15.16 PLN (4.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Malaysia.

16.14 PLN
15.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.28 PLN (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 15.84 PLN (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Colombia.

7.28 PLN
15.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.29 PLN (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 10.06 PLN (2.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Colombia.

3.29 PLN
10.06 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.1 PLN (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 6.99 PLN (1.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Malaysia.

7.10 PLN
6.99 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.08 PLN (1.62 USD) in Colombia and 13.98 PLN (3.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Colombia.

6.08 PLN
13.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 70.91 PLN (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 139.51 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

70.91 PLN
139.51 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.45 PLN (0.65 USD) in Colombia and 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Colombia.

2.45 PLN
3.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.6 PLN (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 3.16 PLN (0.84 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.60 PLN
3.16 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.1 PLN (5.1 USD) in Colombia and 35.25 PLN (9.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Colombia.

19.10 PLN
35.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.99 PLN (1.06 USD) in Colombia and 6.57 PLN (1.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Colombia.

3.99 PLN
6.57 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.18 PLN (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 3.47 PLN (0.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Colombia.

3.18 PLN
3.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.21 PLN (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 10.9 PLN (2.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Colombia.

4.21 PLN
10.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.49 PLN (0.93 USD) in Colombia and 3.78 PLN (1.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Colombia.

3.49 PLN
3.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.94 PLN (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 5.28 PLN (1.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Colombia.

3.94 PLN
5.28 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 63.38 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 141.04 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

63.38 PLN
141.04 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.26 PLN (1.14 USD) in Colombia and 5.48 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Colombia.

4.26 PLN
5.48 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.53 PLN (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 2.53 PLN (0.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0% lower in Malaysia.

2.53 PLN
2.53 PLN

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.17 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.04 PLN (1.34 USD) in Colombia and 10.72 PLN (2.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53% lower in Colombia.

5.04 PLN
10.72 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.68 PLN (0.71 USD) in Colombia and 2.37 PLN (0.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.68 PLN
2.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.55 PLN (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 15.84 PLN (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Colombia.

4.55 PLN
15.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.65 PLN (2.31 USD) in Colombia and 17.6 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Colombia.

8.65 PLN
17.60 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.85 PLN (5.83 USD) in Colombia and 15.84 PLN (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Malaysia.

21.85 PLN
15.84 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.95 PLN (21.88 USD) in Colombia and 88.01 PLN (23.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Colombia.

81.95 PLN
88.01 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.66 PLN (3.65 USD) in Colombia and 13.2 PLN (3.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Malaysia.

13.66 PLN
13.20 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 PLN (0.57 USD) in Colombia and 1.53 PLN (0.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.14 PLN
1.53 PLN

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.35 PLN (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 2.62 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Colombia.

2.35 PLN
2.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.72 PLN (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 1.82 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.72 PLN
1.82 PLN

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.37 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 126.68 PLN (33.82 USD) in Colombia and 44.01 PLN (11.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Malaysia.

126.68 PLN
44.01 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 PLN (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Colombia.

2.50 PLN
2.64 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.55 PLN (6.02 USD) in Colombia and 13.2 PLN (3.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Malaysia.

22.55 PLN
13.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.15 PLN (1.64 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 PLN (1.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Malaysia.

6.15 PLN
4.40 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.55 PLN (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 PLN (1.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.55 PLN
4.40 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 14.57 PLN (3.89 USD) in Colombia and 17.6 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Colombia.

14.57 PLN
17.60 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.22 PLN (20.35 USD) in Colombia and 161.39 PLN (43.08 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Colombia.

76.22 PLN
161.39 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35 PLN (9.34 USD) in Colombia and 30.8 PLN (8.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Malaysia.

35.00 PLN
30.80 PLN

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.21 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 1415 PLN (377.74 USD) in Colombia and 1840 PLN (491.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Colombia.

1 415 PLN
1 840 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 1075 PLN (287.03 USD) in Colombia and 1102 PLN (294.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Colombia.

1 075 PLN
1 102 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 2790 PLN (744.65 USD) in Colombia and 3816 PLN (1018.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Colombia.

2 790 PLN
3 816 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 2017 PLN (538.33 USD) in Colombia and 2077 PLN (554.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Colombia.

2 017 PLN
2 077 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 6323 PLN (1687.97 USD) in Colombia and 9139 PLN (2439.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Colombia.

6 323 PLN
9 139 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 4937 PLN (1317.84 USD) in Colombia and 4718 PLN (1259.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Malaysia.

4 937 PLN
4 718 PLN

Salary

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.79 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1327 PLN (354.24 USD) in Colombia and 5035 PLN (1343.95 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 73.6% lower in Colombia.

1 327 PLN
5 035 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

111 PLN
-

Two stars

230 PLN
130 PLN

Three stars

378 PLN
204 PLN

Four stars

649 PLN
384 PLN

Five stars

2 070 PLN
1 063 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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