Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 37% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (RM22) | RM11 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (RM18) | RM11 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (RM8) | RM7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (RM2.73) | RM5.00 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (RM6) | RM2.00 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (RM2.58) | RM1.00 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (RM8) | RM6.00 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (RM5.95) | RM5.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (RM2.24) | RM2.00 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (RM3.30) | RM8 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (RM40) | RM42 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (RM4.71) | RM2.00 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (RM2.56) | RM1.00 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 56% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (RM2,743) | RM1,220 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (RM1,442) | RM625 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (RM255) | RM198 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (RM2,078) | RM850 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (RM1,015) | RM500 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (RM160) | RM125 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (RM97) | RM99 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (RM1,326) | RM775 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (RM401) | RM443 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (RM22) | RM25 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (RM10) | RM12 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (RM180) | RM160 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (RM116) | RM137 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (RM296) | RM122 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (RM273) | RM207 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 238% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (RM75,294) | RM12,250 | + 515% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (RM2.75) | RM2.15 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (RM156) | RM23 | + 578% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (RM59) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (RM21) | RM2.00 | + 966% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (RM14) | RM12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (RM16) | RM2.00 | + 718% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (RM7) | RM1.00 | + 628% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (RM6) | RM2.00 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (RM24) | RM16 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (RM47) | RM60 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (RM29) | RM30 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (RM92) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (RM82) | RM70 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (RM24) | RM25 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (RM10) | RM7 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (RM4.24) | RM14 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (RM2,068) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (RM0.22) | RM2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (RM103) | RM75 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (RM8) | RM14 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Medellín (Colombia) is 42% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
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