Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 148% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (COL$132,837) | COL$30,485 | + 336% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$52,740) | COL$23,297 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (COL$25,300) | COL$10,193 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (COL$4,675) | COL$4,137 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (COL$14,177) | COL$9,505 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (COL$20,382) | COL$4,195 | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (COL$21,656) | COL$11,490 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (COL$5,096) | COL$7,553 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (COL$13,725) | COL$3,919 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (COL$6,202) | COL$3,825 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$43,472) | COL$48,781 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (COL$8,444) | COL$5,678 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (COL$4,302) | COL$2,915 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 182% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (COL$7,865,671) | COL$2,865,280 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (COL$5,328,927) | COL$1,568,030 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (COL$436,741) | COL$310,816 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (COL$6,739,973) | COL$1,724,300 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (COL$4,292,629) | COL$1,070,850 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (COL$364,547) | COL$183,126 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (COL$178,343) | COL$76,649 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (COL$1,999,679) | COL$1,473,490 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$485,103) | COL$455,723 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$35,669) | COL$21,499 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (COL$46,773) | COL$17,697 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 106% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$407,640) | COL$199,598 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (COL$292,693) | COL$125,658 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$439,563) | COL$320,294 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (COL$382,163) | COL$238,354 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (COL$137,331,417) | COL$65,209,500 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (COL$6,844) | COL$3,180 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (COL$132,483) | COL$139,659 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (COL$15,287) | COL$17,143 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$100,874) | COL$22,158 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$100,021 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (COL$61,146) | COL$19,457 | + 214% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (COL$19,108) | COL$12,118 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$23,155) | COL$16,724 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (COL$16,815) | COL$7,526 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (COL$7,113) | COL$5,748 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (COL$79,906) | COL$26,051 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 239% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 239% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Malta | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (COL$227,788) | COL$41,737 | + 446% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (COL$84,774) | COL$28,611 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (COL$142,674) | COL$121,749 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (COL$594,681) | COL$111,609 | + 433% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$54,052) | COL$29,485 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (COL$11,207) | COL$9,627 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (COL$17,757) | COL$4,545 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (COL$3,231,399) | COL$2,641,590 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (COL$2,752) | COL$229 | + 1103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (COL$272,923) | COL$119,330 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (COL$27,066) | COL$8,338 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 127% more expensive than in Colombia
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