Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kuantan Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kuantan

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 35.1% more expensive than Kuantan without rent, and 32.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 28.8% more expensive than Kuantan without rent, and 37.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.7K
$2.37 MYR 9.32
154.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 124.8K
$11.63 MYR 45.69
185.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.4K
$3.34 MYR 13.13
118.26%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,134
$2.22 MYR 8.72
-26.58%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,948
$0.61 MYR 2.41
72.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,899
$0.37 MYR 1.44
108.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,511
$3.60 MYR 14.17
-51.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$5.45 MYR 21.43
-41.65%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,016
$1.60 MYR 6.29
-33.13%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,935
$1.12 MYR 4.39
16.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,196
$1.06 MYR 4.17
30.19%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,458
$1.28 MYR 5.05
75.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 16.9K
$10.06 MYR 39.52
-55.47%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.6K
$3.50 MYR 13.77
64.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.4K
$6.21 MYR 24.40
42.67%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,440
$2.99 MYR 11.74
-25.08%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 3,989
$1.79 MYR 7.02
-40.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,698
$3.02 MYR 11.86
-50.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,120
$2.01 MYR 7.90
-32.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,219
$1.27 MYR 4.98
-11.81%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,401
$1.00 MYR 3.92
17.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,396
$0.68 MYR 2.66
32.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,150
$0.50 MYR 1.98
68.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,502
$4.32 MYR 16.98
-47.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.5K
$20.06 MYR 78.9
-50.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,452
$1.94 MYR 7.61
-39.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 8,995
$1.88 MYR 7.37
27.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,234
$0.48 MYR 1.89
79.17%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.0K
$20.38 MYR 80.1
103.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,522
$1.03 MYR 4.04
42.72%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,324
$0.38 MYR 1.47
413.16%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.2K
$4.40 MYR 17.29
76.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,641
$0.50 MYR 1.95
94.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 67.6M
$32.8K MYR 128.7K
-45.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 100.6M
$31.1K MYR 122.4K
-14.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 305.2K
$23.53 MYR 92.5
244.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.4K
$9.46 MYR 37.18
-0.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 88.8K
$20.96 MYR 82.4
12.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.1K
$36.84 MYR 145
-30.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 72.6K
$5.91 MYR 23.21
226.40%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.4K
$3.99 MYR 15.67
2.76%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$120 MYR 472
154.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.2M
$4,390 MYR 17.3K
34.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 225.1K
$70.6 MYR 278
-15.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 120.3K
$26.88 MYR 106
18.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 386.5K
$37.91 MYR 149
170.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 406.0K
$46.21 MYR 182
133.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$162 MYR 637
198.32%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$265 MYR 1,043
42.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$211 MYR 830
289.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$470 MYR 1,847
53.36%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$1,782 MYR 7,004
56.22%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$893 MYR 3,510
47.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Kuantan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$1,031 MYR 4,050
-47.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
3.62
270.99%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Kuantan: March 2, 2026

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