Cost of living in Malta compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 199% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$74,634) | COL$23,086 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$40,724) | COL$17,600 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (COL$24,636) | COL$7,413 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (COL$4,942) | COL$2,745 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (COL$20,970) | COL$5,381 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (COL$16,732) | COL$2,697 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,960) | COL$8,033 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 (COL$14,400) | COL$5,303 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (COL$14,417) | COL$2,114 | + 582% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (COL$8,355) | COL$3,014 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$34,950) | COL$40,767 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (COL$8,035) | COL$4,257 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 (COL$7,880) | COL$2,122 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 247% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,424 (COL$10,589,411) | COL$2,538,000 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 (COL$6,298,479) | COL$1,225,350 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (COL$366,449) | COL$229,507 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (COL$5,301,717) | COL$1,478,890 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €776 (COL$3,390,492) | COL$833,809 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (COL$262,122) | COL$158,142 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (COL$214,634) | COL$71,334 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (COL$2,879,844) | COL$1,210,080 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$402,193) | COL$335,449 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (COL$39,887) | COL$18,437 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$34,881) | COL$10,294 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 181% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 (COL$513,322) | COL$172,149 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (COL$265,748) | COL$101,822 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 (COL$626,165) | COL$250,262 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 (COL$822,756) | COL$205,591 | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,158 (COL$83,693,279) | COL$60,224,600 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (COL$6,116) | COL$2,333 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$132,515) | COL$132,647 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (COL$25,180) | COL$15,361 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$86,486) | COL$14,412 | + 500% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$109,217) | COL$82,155 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (COL$23,798) | COL$17,376 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (COL$16,383) | COL$12,377 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (COL$19,852) | COL$15,999 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$7,108) | COL$6,191 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (COL$11,984) | COL$4,556 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (COL$43,687) | COL$21,972 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 259% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 259% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (COL$262,122) | COL$32,597 | + 704% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$101,902) | COL$24,330 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$314,546) | COL$87,467 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (COL$348,741) | COL$93,085 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$41,289) | COL$22,529 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (COL$14,193) | COL$7,906 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.77 (COL$12,080) | COL$3,525 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (COL$2,770,482) | COL$1,849,760 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (COL$2,359) | COL$244 | + 867% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (COL$291,819) | COL$119,025 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (COL$17,475) | COL$8,462 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,557 prices entered by 934 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4368.695
COP
/
EUR
Cost of living in Malta is 163% more expensive than in Colombia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 145% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 129% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Angola is 87% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Colombia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 164% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Colombia