Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 46% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (COL$20,434) | COL$24,763 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM20 (COL$18,654) | COL$18,781 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (COL$10,932) | COL$9,535 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (COL$7,719) | COL$4,730 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM13 (COL$11,645) | COL$7,368 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (COL$6,441) | COL$3,142 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (COL$25,498) | COL$10,077 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (COL$11,486) | COL$5,778 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.69 (COL$5,285) | COL$3,256 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (COL$12,262) | COL$3,644 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (COL$66,226) | COL$35,166 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.11 (COL$4,747) | COL$6,303 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (COL$3,883) | COL$2,218 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 99% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,124 (COL$3,831,818) | COL$1,973,480 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,587 (COL$2,403,538) | COL$872,482 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM307 (COL$285,209) | COL$160,349 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,518 (COL$2,339,815) | COL$872,521 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,588 (COL$1,475,083) | COL$669,622 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM209 (COL$194,148) | COL$102,800 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (COL$104,738) | COL$62,211 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,390 (COL$1,291,263) | COL$1,124,730 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM371 (COL$345,123) | COL$347,526 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (COL$27,029) | COL$25,509 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM46 (COL$43,016) | COL$20,479 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (COL$229,774) | COL$139,862 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM158 (COL$146,438) | COL$90,379 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (COL$315,310) | COL$296,953 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM321 (COL$298,074) | COL$213,403 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,540 (COL$143,595,487) | COL$54,063,500 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.35 (COL$2,180) | COL$3,105 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (COL$47,323) | COL$93,075 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM31 (COL$28,993) | COL$31,705 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM13 (COL$12,268) | COL$11,737 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (COL$25,944) | COL$17,444 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM88 (COL$81,752) | COL$59,862 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (COL$23,767) | COL$12,752 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (COL$12,852) | COL$12,529 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (COL$14,921) | COL$17,378 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (COL$6,402) | COL$5,817 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM10 (COL$8,997) | COL$3,726 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (COL$27,133) | COL$22,163 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 79% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM97 (COL$90,443) | COL$19,326 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (COL$36,366) | COL$22,283 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM207 (COL$192,402) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM194 (COL$180,162) | COL$77,031 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (COL$37,775) | COL$15,380 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (COL$12,633) | COL$7,770 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (COL$21,555) | COL$4,763 | + 353% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,156 (COL$2,003,647) | COL$2,547,040 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.47 (COL$439) | COL$227 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM208 (COL$193,411) | COL$98,396 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (COL$16,677) | COL$4,918 | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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