Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 107% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$78,531) | COL$30,217 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,654) | COL$22,161 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (COL$24,735) | COL$9,429 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (COL$4,417) | COL$3,663 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (COL$15,038) | COL$7,847 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (COL$14,892) | COL$4,042 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,987) | COL$10,650 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (COL$14,260) | COL$7,242 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.35 (COL$15,137) | COL$3,342 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (COL$5,371) | COL$3,538 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$37,333) | COL$47,207 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (COL$7,490) | COL$5,032 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (COL$5,374) | COL$2,792 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 150% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 (COL$6,617,033) | COL$2,694,490 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €952 (COL$4,301,573) | COL$1,364,150 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (COL$416,160) | COL$253,437 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (COL$4,484,598) | COL$1,663,520 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (COL$3,475,386) | COL$925,481 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (COL$253,791) | COL$164,886 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (COL$158,201) | COL$67,316 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (COL$1,773,835) | COL$1,439,120 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$430,316) | COL$395,396 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$31,640) | COL$20,263 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (COL$41,490) | COL$12,348 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$361,601) | COL$185,873 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (COL$259,637) | COL$123,650 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €51 (COL$232,701) | COL$334,228 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (COL$339,001) | COL$238,814 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (COL$87,356,098) | COL$62,434,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (COL$6,102) | COL$3,258 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (COL$323,456) | COL$134,538 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (COL$13,560) | COL$19,329 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$89,481) | COL$25,191 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$84,713 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (COL$54,240) | COL$19,377 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (COL$16,950) | COL$12,637 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$20,540) | COL$16,565 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$7,354) | COL$7,212 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (COL$6,310) | COL$5,724 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (COL$70,881) | COL$24,958 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 209% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 209% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (COL$188,836) | COL$35,883 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$75,200) | COL$26,993 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (COL$126,560) | COL$108,276 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (COL$394,844) | COL$104,942 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$44,674) | COL$27,483 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (COL$7,206) | COL$9,465 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (COL$15,347) | COL$4,246 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (COL$2,866,445) | COL$2,342,920 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (COL$2,441) | COL$212 | + 1050% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (COL$316,401) | COL$117,058 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (COL$23,762) | COL$8,445 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 121% more expensive than in Colombia
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