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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.99 USD in Colombia and 2.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.99 USD
2.89 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.09 USD in Colombia and 1.58 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Colombia.

1.09 USD
1.58 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.35 USD in Colombia and 9.62 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Colombia.

7.35 USD
9.62 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.7 USD in Colombia and 17.53 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Colombia.

9.70 USD
17.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.25 USD in Colombia and 4.65 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.25 USD
4.65 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.75 USD in Colombia and 4.21 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Colombia.

2.75 USD
4.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.12 USD in Colombia and 3.28 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Colombia.

1.12 USD
3.28 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.01 USD for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.19 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Colombia.

2.01 USD
2.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.89 USD in Colombia and 4.3 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56% lower in Colombia.

1.89 USD
4.30 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

18.93 USD
37.24 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.79 USD in Colombia and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Colombia.

0.79 USD
1.18 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.44 USD in Colombia and 1.01 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.44 USD
1.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.88 USD in Colombia and 14.48 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Colombia.

4.88 USD
14.48 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 USD in Colombia and 2 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Colombia.

1.19 USD
2.00 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.2 USD in Colombia and 1.36 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Colombia.

1.20 USD
1.36 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.34 USD in Colombia and 2.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

1.34 USD
2.64 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.21 USD in Colombia and 1.24 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Colombia.

1.21 USD
1.24 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.15 USD in Colombia and 1.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32% lower in Colombia.

1.15 USD
1.69 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

16.92 USD
37.65 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.28 USD in Colombia and 1.48 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Colombia.

1.28 USD
1.48 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.83 USD in Colombia and 0.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Malaysia.

0.83 USD
0.64 USD

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.84 USD in Colombia and 3.06 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Colombia.

1.84 USD
3.06 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.99 USD in Colombia and 0.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Malaysia.

0.99 USD
0.89 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.15 USD in Colombia and 4.21 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Colombia.

1.15 USD
4.21 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.18 USD in Colombia and 5.84 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Colombia.

2.18 USD
5.84 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.76 USD in Colombia and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Malaysia.

7.76 USD
4.68 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 32.74 USD in Colombia and 28.05 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Malaysia.

32.74 USD
28.05 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.85 USD in Colombia and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.85 USD
4.68 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.68 USD in Colombia and 0.52 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.68 USD
0.52 USD

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 0.69 USD in Colombia and 0.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0% lower in Malaysia.

0.69 USD
0.69 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 USD in Colombia and 0.49 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.04 USD
0.49 USD

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.64 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 41.35 USD in Colombia and 11.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Malaysia.

41.35 USD
11.69 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.76 USD in Colombia and 0.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Malaysia.

0.76 USD
0.70 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.06 USD in Colombia and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Malaysia.

6.06 USD
4.68 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.67 USD in Colombia and 1.17 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.67 USD
1.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.46 USD in Colombia and 1.17 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.46 USD
1.17 USD

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 4.85 USD in Colombia and 5.14 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Colombia.

4.85 USD
5.14 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 24.19 USD in Colombia and 46.32 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Colombia.

24.19 USD
46.32 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.22 USD in Colombia and 7.5 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Malaysia.

11.22 USD
7.50 USD

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.19 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 437.17 USD in Colombia and 573.12 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Colombia.

437.17 USD
573.12 USD

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 320.38 USD in Colombia and 358.15 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Colombia.

320.38 USD
358.15 USD

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 814.57 USD in Colombia and 1061 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Colombia.

814.57 USD
1 061 USD

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 620.56 USD in Colombia and 626.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Colombia.

620.56 USD
626.25 USD

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.46 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 1799 USD in Colombia and 3009 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Colombia.

1 799 USD
3 009 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1283 USD in Colombia and 1476 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Colombia.

1 283 USD
1 476 USD

Salary

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Colombia vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.54 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 380.13 USD in Colombia and 1346 USD in Malaysia. The average salary is 71.8% lower in Colombia.

380.13 USD
1 346 USD

Hotels

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

One star

29.6 USD
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Two stars

61.5 USD
34.7 USD

Three stars

101 USD
54.4 USD

Four stars

173 USD
103 USD

Five stars

553 USD
284 USD

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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