- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (COL$12,461) | COL$12,187 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (COL$10,887) | COL$15,791 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (COL$5,233) | COL$7,530 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (COL$5,165) | COL$2,461 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (COL$5,467) | COL$4,986 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (COL$3,441) | COL$2,883 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (COL$16,728) | COL$7,130 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (COL$7,233) | COL$5,174 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (COL$3,006) | COL$2,198 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (COL$7,975) | COL$2,803 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (COL$59,064) | COL$36,809 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.97 (COL$3,020) | COL$3,603 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (COL$2,379) | COL$2,165 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,064 (COL$2,333,599) | COL$2,612,900 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (COL$1,304,223) | COL$1,443,400 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (COL$168,014) | COL$320,060 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (COL$1,509,801) | COL$1,690,550 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (COL$933,258) | COL$957,446 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (COL$130,841) | COL$247,103 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (COL$96,377) | COL$75,774 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (COL$1,228,411) | COL$1,322,900 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (COL$333,444) | COL$298,877 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (COL$14,564) | COL$21,344 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (COL$18,582) | COL$13,470 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (COL$188,331) | COL$164,508 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (COL$113,363) | COL$122,398 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (COL$211,867) | COL$255,168 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (COL$228,675) | COL$225,757 | + 1% | |
| 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 | RM134,428 (COL$102,383,845) | COL$58,073,500 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (COL$1,706) | COL$2,388 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (COL$104,515) | COL$116,485 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (COL$13,545) | COL$17,653 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (COL$21,830) | COL$18,832 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (COL$47,851) | COL$97,584 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (COL$15,885) | COL$20,207 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (COL$7,459) | COL$12,849 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (COL$10,752) | COL$15,236 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (COL$4,227) | COL$6,151 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (COL$4,045) | COL$4,037 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (COL$25,792) | COL$17,859 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (COL$58,658) | COL$49,519 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (COL$23,731) | COL$23,312 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (COL$172,921) | COL$141,010 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (COL$109,311) | COL$102,195 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (COL$23,966) | COL$18,517 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (COL$11,043) | COL$5,906 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (COL$13,140) | COL$5,925 | + 122% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,822 (COL$1,387,690) | COL$1,686,760 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (COL$417) | COL$249 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (COL$117,976) | COL$103,775 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (COL$13,185) | COL$5,370 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
761.626
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in Colombia
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