Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 86% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 88% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (91 lei) | 43 lei | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (5.65 lei) | 6 lei | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (15 lei) | 5.10 lei | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (13 lei) | 4.89 lei | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (9 lei) | 3.53 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (42 lei) | 31 lei | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (8 lei) | 3.01 lei | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 146% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,039 (10,082 lei) | 3,845 lei | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (6,629 lei) | 2,554 lei | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (471 lei) | 475 lei | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (5,581 lei) | 2,152 lei | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €762 (3,766 lei) | 1,393 lei | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (290 lei) | 251 lei | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (216 lei) | 48 lei | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,871 lei) | 1,749 lei | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (567 lei) | 434 lei | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (34 lei) | 41 lei | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (45 lei) | 18 lei | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 84% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (493 lei) | 194 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (243 lei) | 155 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (550 lei) | 297 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (720 lei) | 342 lei | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 45% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (102,404 lei) | 90,433 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (140 lei) | 84 lei | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (145 lei) | 25 lei | + 487% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 29% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (33 lei) | 24 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (85 lei) | 32 lei | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (117 lei) | 153 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (20 lei) | 17 lei | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (66 lei) | 35 lei | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 87% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (202 lei) | 93 lei | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (102 lei) | 52 lei | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (301 lei) | 100 lei | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (359 lei) | 178 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (42 lei) | 25 lei | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (3,232 lei) | 2,527 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (1.33 lei) | 0.48 lei | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (321 lei) | 183 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (26 lei) | 21 lei | + 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 261 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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