- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 109% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$45,985) | COL$12,091 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$29,142) | COL$15,367 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (COL$14,218) | COL$7,140 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (COL$3,231) | COL$2,514 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (COL$9,371) | COL$4,918 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (COL$8,132) | COL$2,722 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$27,976) | COL$6,957 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (COL$8,728) | COL$5,239 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (COL$4,619) | COL$2,204 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (COL$4,715) | COL$2,749 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$24,605) | COL$34,752 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (COL$6,342) | COL$3,628 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (COL$3,599) | COL$2,198 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (COL$5,216,306) | COL$2,565,520 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (COL$3,012,073) | COL$1,427,930 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (COL$293,708) | COL$316,350 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (COL$3,279,347) | COL$1,614,810 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (COL$2,379,858) | COL$933,706 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (COL$169,764) | COL$227,143 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (COL$97,608) | COL$72,646 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (COL$1,297,860) | COL$1,295,430 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (COL$393,204) | COL$295,619 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$26,535) | COL$19,777 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$27,837) | COL$10,682 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$271,141) | COL$171,359 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$137,501) | COL$117,467 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$334,135) | COL$251,342 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (COL$321,669) | COL$221,185 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (COL$82,653,560) | COL$58,598,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (COL$4,813) | COL$2,421 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (COL$91,705) | COL$114,856 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (COL$21,685) | COL$17,464 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (COL$66,210) | COL$18,832 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (COL$87,720) | COL$96,765 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (COL$14,434) | COL$18,405 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (COL$11,877) | COL$12,726 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$16,424) | COL$15,154 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$5,880) | COL$6,234 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (COL$8,463) | COL$4,017 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$39,066) | COL$17,432 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$112,549) | COL$49,692 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$58,889) | COL$23,736 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$260,223) | COL$139,903 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (COL$166,764) | COL$96,842 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (COL$23,745) | COL$17,703 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (COL$8,720) | COL$5,907 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (COL$11,415) | COL$6,181 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (COL$2,292,008) | COL$1,635,990 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (COL$904) | COL$242 | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (COL$184,400) | COL$103,787 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (COL$20,241) | COL$5,210 | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Colombia
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