Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Putra Heights Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Putra Heights

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 0.7% more expensive than Putra Heights without rent, and 16.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 4.8% more expensive than Putra Heights without rent, and 19.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.03 COP 22.8K
$3.47 MYR 13.71
73.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$33.17 COP 125.6K
$18.66 MYR 73.7
77.76%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.29 COP 27.6K
$4.59 MYR 18.15
58.82%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,170
$2.88 MYR 11.37
-43.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 COP 3,971
$0.79 MYR 3.14
32.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,916
$0.45 MYR 1.79
71.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 COP 6,550
$4.18 MYR 16.51
-58.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 COP 12.0K
$5.71 MYR 22.57
-44.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.07 COP 4,040
$1.88 MYR 7.42
-43.09%
White Bread (500g)
$1.31 COP 4,965
$0.95 MYR 3.76
37.89%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 COP 5,227
$1.25 MYR 4.92
10.40%
Eggs
$2.25 COP 8,509
$1.82 MYR 7.17
23.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.48 COP 17.0K
$14.45 MYR 57.1
-69.00%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.74 COP 21.7K
$4.70 MYR 18.56
22.13%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 COP 33.6K
$9.49 MYR 37.48
-6.64%
Apples (1kg)
$2.24 COP 8,490
$2.98 MYR 11.77
-24.83%
Banana (1kg)
$1.06 COP 4,012
$1.51 MYR 5.95
-29.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 5,732
$2.62 MYR 10.34
-42.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.36 COP 5,151
$1.52 MYR 6.00
-10.53%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,244
$1.28 MYR 5.05
-12.50%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,427
$1.40 MYR 5.53
-16.43%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.90 COP 3,416
$1.20 MYR 4.75
-25.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,169
$0.52 MYR 2.07
61.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.26 COP 8,553
$4.36 MYR 17.22
-48.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.97 COP 37.8K
$14.89 MYR 58.8
-33.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,479
$2.82 MYR 11.14
-58.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 COP 9,048
$2.87 MYR 11.32
-16.72%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 COP 3,253
$0.70 MYR 2.75
22.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.45 COP 156.9K
$11.69 MYR 46.18
254.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 COP 5,555
$1.15 MYR 4.56
27.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.95 COP 7,367
$0.99 MYR 3.91
96.97%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 COP 29.4K
$4.69 MYR 18.54
65.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.97 COP 3,663
$0.49 MYR 1.94
97.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.9K COP 68.0M
$35.0K MYR 138.1K
-48.67%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K COP 101.2M
$33.2K MYR 131.0K
-19.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.1 COP 307.1K
$64.6 MYR 255
25.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.40 COP 35.6K
$9.19 MYR 36.28
2.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.61 COP 89.4K
$25.55 MYR 101
-7.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.55 COP 96.7K
$37.53 MYR 148
-31.92%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.29 COP 73.0K
$5.91 MYR 23.34
226.40%
Cinema Ticket
$4.10 COP 15.5K
$5.13 MYR 20.28
-20.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$306 COP 1.2M
$190 MYR 750
61.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,899 COP 22.3M
$6,800 MYR 26.9K
-13.25%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 COP 226.5K
$61.9 MYR 244
-3.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.96 COP 121.0K
$18.73 MYR 74.0
70.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 388.8K
$73.4 MYR 290
39.84%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 COP 408.4K
$39.61 MYR 156
172.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$483 COP 1.8M
$389 MYR 1,536
24.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 COP 1.4M
$269 MYR 1,062
40.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$822 COP 3.1M
$635 MYR 2,508
29.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$721 COP 2.7M
$476 MYR 1,882
51.31%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,784 COP 10.5M
$1,951 MYR 7,707
42.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 COP 5.0M
$914 MYR 3,611
44.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Putra Heights
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$538 COP 2.0M
$1,130 MYR 4,462
-52.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
4.07
229.98%

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Last update for Medellin: March 3, 2026

Last update for Putra Heights: March 3, 2026

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