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Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kuala Lipis Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kuala Lipis

🙂 Solo nomad: Medellin is 5.2% cheaper than Kuala Lipis without rent, and 17.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 17.4% more expensive than Kuala Lipis without rent, and 26.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.91 COP 22.5K
$2.54 MYR 10.47
132.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.19 COP 122.7K
$23.17 MYR 95.6
38.93%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.21 COP 27.5K
$3.75 MYR 15.47
92.27%
Cappuccino
$1.65 COP 6,284
$1.67 MYR 6.88
-1.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 COP 4,224
$0.37 MYR 1.51
200.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 COP 2,716
$0.36 MYR 1.49
97.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 COP 6,637
$4.28 MYR 17.66
-59.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.19 COP 12.2K
$5.49 MYR 22.66
-41.89%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.1 COP 4,176
$1.27 MYR 5.23
-13.39%
White Bread (500g)
$1.3 COP 4,965
$0.57 MYR 2.37
128.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.39 COP 5,302
$0.69 MYR 2.85
101.45%
Eggs
$2.18 COP 8,302
$1.45 MYR 5.99
50.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.54 COP 17.3K
$22.15 MYR 91.4
-79.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.85 COP 22.3K
$2.57 MYR 10.6
127.63%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.62 COP 32.8K
$7.46 MYR 30.77
15.55%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,539
$4.05 MYR 16.73
-44.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,080
$1.72 MYR 7.1
-37.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 COP 5,822
$3.31 MYR 13.67
-53.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.41 COP 5,377
$2.58 MYR 10.64
-45.35%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,269
$1.76 MYR 7.25
-36.36%
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 COP 4,343
$0.69 MYR 2.83
65.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.9 COP 3,418
$1.09 MYR 4.48
-17.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 COP 3,481
$0.49 MYR 2.03
85.71%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.34 COP 8,932
$4.33 MYR 17.85
-45.96%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.94 COP 37.9K
$17.12 MYR 70.7
-41.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.15 COP 4,369
$4.38 MYR 18.07
-73.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 COP 9,066
$5.57 MYR 22.97
-57.27%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.81 COP 3,069
$0.72 MYR 2.98
12.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$40.57 COP 154.6K
$11.66 MYR 48.11
247.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.46 COP 5,572
$1.2 MYR 4.96
21.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.99 COP 7,570
$1.14 MYR 4.71
74.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.96 COP 30.3K
$4.36 MYR 17.98
82.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.01 COP 3,844
$0.5 MYR 2.07
102.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.7K COP 67.3M
$43.2K MYR 178.3K
-59.12%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.8K COP 102.1M
$13.1K MYR 54.1K
104.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 COP 308K
$28.06 MYR 116
188.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.39 COP 35.8K
$9.84 MYR 40.59
-4.57%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 89.6K
$20.65 MYR 85.2
13.85%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.61 COP 97.6K
$37.14 MYR 153
-31.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.95 COP 72.2K
$5.87 MYR 24.21
222.83%
Cinema Ticket
$4.12 COP 15.7K
$5.74 MYR 23.71
-28.22%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$119 MYR 492
156.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,875 COP 22.4M
$4,318 MYR 17.8K
36.05%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.8 COP 224K
$23.22 MYR 95.8
153.23%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.9 COP 121.5K
$27.32 MYR 113
16.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 COP 387.4K
$75.8 MYR 313
34.21%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 413K
$69.8 MYR 288
55.39%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$478 COP 1.8M
$387 MYR 1,597
23.42%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$375 COP 1.4M
$268 MYR 1,105
40.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$838 COP 3.2M
$648 MYR 2,674
29.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$727 COP 2.8M
$470 MYR 1,940
54.69%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,251 COP 8.6M
$1,785 MYR 7,367
26.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,598 COP 6.1M
$1,116 MYR 4,607
43.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Kuala Lipis
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$517 COP 2M
$441 MYR 1,818
17.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
3.96
239.14%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Medellin: December 1, 2025

Last update for Kuala Lipis: December 1, 2025

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