Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Rp 208,247) | Rp 61,616 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 126,650) | Rp 50,879 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Rp 59,524) | Rp 28,690 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Rp 13,946) | Rp 19,092 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Rp 38,964) | Rp 26,655 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Rp 37,668) | Rp 15,384 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Rp 145,589) | Rp 69,458 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Rp 38,002) | Rp 39,530 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Rp 27,626) | Rp 19,538 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (Rp 23,205) | Rp 30,210 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Rp 108,847) | Rp 433,415 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (Rp 28,105) | Rp 16,020 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 14,528 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (Rp 23,847,370) | Rp 12,571,500 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (Rp 15,512,098) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (Rp 1,319,831) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Rp 15,031,007) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (Rp 10,792,335) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Rp 806,586) | Rp 660,848 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Rp 438,111) | Rp 268,756 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Rp 10,005,847) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Rp 1,397,396) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 138,587) | Rp 52,413 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Rp 121,192) | Rp 51,166 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Rp 1,137,301) | Rp 639,688 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Rp 498,427) | Rp 563,796 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Rp 1,036,455) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Rp 1,462,186) | Rp 883,123 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,006 (Rp 318,848,333) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (Rp 21,098) | Rp 9,231 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (Rp 385,058) | Rp 360,956 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Rp 87,486) | Rp 30,366 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 300,490) | Rp 138,988 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (Rp 300,913) | Rp 257,547 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Rp 82,684) | Rp 41,237 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (Rp 65,315) | Rp 24,297 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Rp 68,976) | Rp 30,182 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Rp 24,696) | Rp 19,131 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Rp 41,638) | Rp 14,080 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Rp 161,285) | Rp 66,998 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Rp 505,778) | Rp 196,329 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Rp 238,726) | Rp 104,111 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Rp 1,092,872) | Rp 374,374 | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Rp 810,885) | Rp 433,102 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (Rp 87,029) | Rp 128,455 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (Rp 27,061) | Rp 46,128 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Rp 46,401) | Rp 51,877 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 9,625,877) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Rp 3,795) | Rp 1,242 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Rp 733,622) | Rp 501,792 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (Rp 80,370) | Rp 23,371 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia
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