- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 104% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$48,165) | COL$12,622 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$28,887) | COL$15,972 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (COL$14,303) | COL$7,768 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (COL$3,566) | COL$2,452 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (COL$9,430) | COL$4,922 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (COL$8,432) | COL$2,756 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$27,510) | COL$7,235 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (COL$8,583) | COL$4,895 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (COL$4,542) | COL$2,157 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (COL$5,107) | COL$2,830 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$22,731) | COL$36,843 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (COL$6,237) | COL$3,641 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (COL$3,268) | COL$2,201 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,372 (COL$4,877,054) | COL$2,570,440 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €849 (COL$3,018,951) | COL$1,432,120 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (COL$298,067) | COL$314,443 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (COL$3,278,084) | COL$1,655,350 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (COL$2,399,372) | COL$960,072 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (COL$177,703) | COL$215,041 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$101,864) | COL$76,539 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (COL$1,276,262) | COL$1,283,440 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (COL$386,660) | COL$295,841 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (COL$39,848) | COL$17,481 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$27,129) | COL$14,753 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$266,629) | COL$163,899 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$135,213) | COL$124,821 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$328,574) | COL$259,746 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (COL$316,316) | COL$221,100 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,301 (COL$86,368,196) | COL$56,981,400 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (COL$4,762) | COL$2,419 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (COL$91,506) | COL$116,354 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (COL$21,324) | COL$19,904 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (COL$65,108) | COL$19,777 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (COL$86,260) | COL$100,504 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (COL$14,194) | COL$20,715 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (COL$11,679) | COL$13,052 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$16,150) | COL$15,543 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$5,782) | COL$5,815 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (COL$8,322) | COL$4,430 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$38,416) | COL$16,681 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 89% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$111,795) | COL$49,667 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$57,909) | COL$23,553 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$255,892) | COL$150,732 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (COL$168,989) | COL$100,249 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (COL$23,350) | COL$18,328 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (COL$8,574) | COL$6,068 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (COL$10,869) | COL$5,845 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (COL$2,253,865) | COL$1,728,520 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (COL$889) | COL$274 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (COL$173,468) | COL$104,934 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (COL$19,309) | COL$5,482 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,450 prices entered by 600 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 58% more expensive than in Colombia
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