Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (COL$17,190) | COL$30,485 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (COL$19,596) | COL$23,297 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (COL$8,703) | COL$10,193 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (COL$7,479) | COL$4,137 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (COL$9,385) | COL$9,505 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (COL$7,190) | COL$4,195 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (COL$23,943) | COL$11,490 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (COL$11,728) | COL$7,553 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (COL$5,408) | COL$3,919 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (COL$14,499) | COL$3,825 | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (COL$82,077) | COL$48,781 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (COL$5,435) | COL$5,678 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (COL$3,852) | COL$2,915 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,930 (COL$3,232,833) | COL$2,865,280 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (COL$2,424,479) | COL$1,568,030 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (COL$314,298) | COL$310,816 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (COL$2,105,476) | COL$1,724,300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (COL$1,335,675) | COL$1,070,850 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (COL$962,388) | COL$183,126 | + 426% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (COL$124,324) | COL$76,649 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (COL$3,119,180) | COL$1,473,490 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (COL$592,936) | COL$455,723 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (COL$30,655) | COL$21,499 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (COL$39,417) | COL$17,697 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (COL$212,700) | COL$199,598 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (COL$135,069) | COL$125,658 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (COL$327,087) | COL$320,294 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (COL$271,387) | COL$238,354 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (COL$179,745,182) | COL$65,209,500 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (COL$2,547) | COL$3,180 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (COL$94,513) | COL$139,659 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (COL$10,382) | COL$17,143 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (COL$17,125) | COL$22,158 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (COL$163,889) | COL$100,021 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (COL$48,551) | COL$19,457 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (COL$11,971) | COL$12,118 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (COL$16,158) | COL$16,724 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (COL$22,441) | COL$7,526 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (COL$8,232) | COL$5,748 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (COL$32,775) | COL$26,051 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 55% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malaysia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (COL$138,906) | COL$41,737 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (COL$41,584) | COL$28,611 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (COL$298,833) | COL$121,749 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (COL$122,886) | COL$111,609 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (COL$110,494) | COL$29,485 | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (COL$15,023) | COL$9,627 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (COL$19,412) | COL$4,545 | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (COL$2,366,747) | COL$2,641,590 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (COL$262) | COL$229 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (COL$174,364) | COL$119,330 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (COL$19,170) | COL$8,338 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in Colombia
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