Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (COL$18,606) | COL$22,676 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (COL$14,018) | COL$17,449 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (COL$8,000) | COL$7,384 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (COL$5,759) | COL$2,739 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (COL$7,067) | COL$5,412 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (COL$4,598) | COL$2,717 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (COL$25,537) | COL$7,980 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (COL$8,087) | COL$5,325 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (COL$3,108) | COL$2,091 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (COL$9,961) | COL$3,012 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (COL$76,867) | COL$41,046 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (COL$3,582) | COL$4,260 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (COL$2,816) | COL$2,145 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (COL$3,005,323) | COL$2,535,140 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (COL$1,567,268) | COL$1,214,150 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (COL$257,077) | COL$230,541 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (COL$1,976,545) | COL$1,470,530 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (COL$1,209,494) | COL$830,248 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (COL$171,077) | COL$158,201 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (COL$85,876) | COL$71,457 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (COL$1,406,086) | COL$1,204,810 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (COL$426,097) | COL$332,995 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (COL$18,209) | COL$19,118 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (COL$28,279) | COL$10,863 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (COL$198,355) | COL$170,377 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (COL$133,017) | COL$102,511 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (COL$235,917) | COL$247,179 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (COL$260,378) | COL$204,386 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (COL$134,926,439) | COL$60,018,700 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (COL$1,728) | COL$2,336 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (COL$75,887) | COL$131,677 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (COL$13,533) | COL$15,593 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (COL$13,972) | COL$14,708 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (COL$63,600) | COL$84,687 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (COL$17,986) | COL$17,630 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (COL$11,026) | COL$12,354 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (COL$13,619) | COL$15,744 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (COL$4,469) | COL$6,262 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (COL$7,438) | COL$4,662 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (COL$39,060) | COL$21,512 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (COL$73,621) | COL$32,260 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (COL$31,407) | COL$24,139 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (COL$225,328) | COL$86,137 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (COL$171,219) | COL$93,071 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (COL$27,789) | COL$22,441 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (COL$13,772) | COL$7,963 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (COL$17,750) | COL$3,550 | + 400% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (COL$1,676,134) | COL$1,831,050 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (COL$368) | COL$244 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (COL$135,840) | COL$117,247 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (COL$15,174) | COL$8,350 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in Colombia
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