Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 106% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$50,732) | COL$16,829 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$30,854) | COL$16,547 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (COL$14,501) | COL$7,012 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (COL$3,397) | COL$2,731 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (COL$9,492) | COL$5,400 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (COL$9,176) | COL$2,659 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (COL$35,468) | COL$7,627 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (COL$9,258) | COL$5,064 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (COL$6,730) | COL$2,177 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (COL$5,653) | COL$2,873 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$26,517) | COL$41,711 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (COL$6,847) | COL$3,950 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (COL$3,573) | COL$2,119 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 111% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (COL$5,809,555) | COL$2,543,560 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (COL$3,778,966) | COL$1,249,780 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (COL$321,529) | COL$253,792 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (COL$3,661,765) | COL$1,503,600 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (COL$2,629,165) | COL$827,882 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (COL$196,496) | COL$163,901 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (COL$106,730) | COL$74,840 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (COL$2,437,565) | COL$1,223,180 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$340,425) | COL$310,335 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (COL$33,762) | COL$16,335 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$29,524) | COL$15,756 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$277,063) | COL$158,239 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$121,424) | COL$97,904 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (COL$252,495) | COL$243,049 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (COL$356,209) | COL$200,146 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,006 (COL$77,675,949) | COL$57,494,900 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (COL$5,140) | COL$3,029 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (COL$93,806) | COL$121,029 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (COL$21,313) | COL$14,781 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$73,204) | COL$20,042 | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (COL$73,307) | COL$78,599 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (COL$20,143) | COL$18,064 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (COL$15,912) | COL$12,471 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$16,803) | COL$14,569 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$6,016) | COL$6,209 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (COL$10,144) | COL$4,339 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$39,291) | COL$19,598 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 116% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (COL$123,215) | COL$38,522 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$58,157) | COL$21,523 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$266,239) | COL$100,113 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$197,543) | COL$88,440 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (COL$21,202) | COL$21,978 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (COL$6,593) | COL$6,812 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (COL$11,304) | COL$4,271 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (COL$2,344,999) | COL$1,690,780 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (COL$924) | COL$196 | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (COL$178,721) | COL$111,720 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (COL$19,579) | COL$6,448 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malta is 70% more expensive than in Colombia
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