Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 137% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$63,155) | COL$22,333 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$37,041) | COL$17,417 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (COL$17,409) | COL$7,212 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (COL$4,079) | COL$2,734 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (COL$11,396) | COL$5,336 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (COL$11,016) | COL$2,713 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (COL$42,580) | COL$7,906 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (COL$11,114) | COL$5,383 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (COL$8,080) | COL$2,119 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (COL$8,641) | COL$2,961 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$31,834) | COL$40,298 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (COL$8,165) | COL$4,237 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (COL$4,289) | COL$2,118 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 161% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (COL$6,974,501) | COL$2,519,850 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (COL$4,536,733) | COL$1,210,980 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (COL$386,003) | COL$231,234 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (COL$4,396,031) | COL$1,482,720 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (COL$3,483,943) | COL$835,226 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (COL$235,898) | COL$156,049 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$128,132) | COL$71,405 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (COL$2,926,351) | COL$1,187,150 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$408,688) | COL$330,161 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (COL$40,532) | COL$18,369 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$35,444) | COL$10,942 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$332,620) | COL$165,417 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$145,772) | COL$104,034 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (COL$303,126) | COL$245,468 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (COL$427,637) | COL$202,594 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (COL$110,301,076) | COL$59,256,700 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (COL$6,254) | COL$2,387 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$137,213) | COL$129,215 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (COL$25,586) | COL$15,522 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$87,882) | COL$14,001 | + 528% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$110,981) | COL$83,864 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (COL$24,182) | COL$16,949 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (COL$16,647) | COL$12,178 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$20,173) | COL$15,341 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$7,223) | COL$6,178 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (COL$12,178) | COL$4,636 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (COL$44,392) | COL$20,878 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 149% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (COL$147,922) | COL$32,539 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$74,866) | COL$23,741 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$319,626) | COL$90,041 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$237,155) | COL$96,180 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (COL$27,665) | COL$22,692 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (COL$8,599) | COL$7,836 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (COL$13,571) | COL$3,516 | + 286% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (COL$2,815,224) | COL$1,793,200 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (COL$1,110) | COL$240 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (COL$246,956) | COL$118,538 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (COL$15,241) | COL$8,343 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malta is 112% more expensive than in Colombia
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