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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (COL$14,248) | COL$12,879 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (COL$11,131) | COL$15,942 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (COL$5,565) | COL$9,151 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (COL$5,245) | COL$2,537 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (COL$5,873) | COL$5,147 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.69 (COL$3,654) | COL$2,739 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (COL$16,389) | COL$7,359 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (COL$7,503) | COL$5,066 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (COL$3,093) | COL$2,030 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (COL$8,628) | COL$2,817 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM87 (COL$67,491) | COL$39,971 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.87 (COL$3,016) | COL$3,576 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (COL$2,483) | COL$2,536 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,248 (COL$2,530,540) | COL$2,479,520 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,782 (COL$1,388,531) | COL$1,376,420 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (COL$171,078) | COL$345,014 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,006 (COL$1,562,950) | COL$2,110,200 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,295 (COL$1,009,282) | COL$960,946 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM187 (COL$145,817) | COL$225,723 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM120 (COL$93,429) | COL$75,385 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,485 (COL$1,157,156) | COL$1,216,150 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM391 (COL$304,965) | COL$311,914 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (COL$14,722) | COL$18,871 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (COL$22,976) | COL$16,184 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (COL$197,363) | COL$163,999 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (COL$115,917) | COL$125,392 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM276 (COL$215,344) | COL$261,686 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM369 (COL$287,120) | COL$219,478 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,443 (COL$112,542,100) | COL$54,083,200 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (COL$1,749) | COL$2,466 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (COL$88,018) | COL$114,507 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (COL$15,561) | COL$16,924 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (COL$22,219) | COL$24,997 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (COL$49,729) | COL$99,030 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (COL$15,081) | COL$20,316 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (COL$7,571) | COL$13,477 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (COL$12,130) | COL$15,534 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (COL$5,384) | COL$6,302 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (COL$5,337) | COL$4,446 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (COL$32,346) | COL$16,511 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (COL$64,462) | COL$47,620 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (COL$27,561) | COL$23,477 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM202 (COL$157,592) | COL$136,716 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM165 (COL$128,311) | COL$98,319 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (COL$25,731) | COL$18,824 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (COL$12,152) | COL$6,404 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (COL$16,849) | COL$5,767 | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,848 (COL$1,439,861) | COL$1,686,420 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (COL$502) | COL$242 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (COL$126,966) | COL$110,749 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (COL$13,497) | COL$5,573 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,212 prices entered by 976 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Colombia
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