Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Rp 279,641) | Rp 42,304 | + 561% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 135,171) | Rp 54,298 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Rp 98,096) | Rp 27,651 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (Rp 18,931) | Rp 20,105 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (Rp 62,089) | Rp 24,210 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (Rp 53,839) | Rp 16,357 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 101,184) | Rp 62,456 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (Rp 51,555) | Rp 38,556 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (Rp 51,199) | Rp 20,393 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (Rp 30,791) | Rp 33,984 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 130,733) | Rp 339,527 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (Rp 31,029) | Rp 17,631 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (Rp 30,846) | Rp 17,406 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (Rp 35,714,388) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,385 (Rp 22,633,433) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (Rp 1,504,579) | Rp 714,974 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,100 (Rp 17,970,033) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €773 (Rp 12,625,694) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €46 (Rp 758,237) | Rp 492,821 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (Rp 753,834) | Rp 276,658 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (Rp 4,902,478) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Rp 1,555,757) | Rp 1,660,180 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Rp 114,391) | Rp 44,086 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Rp 133,611) | Rp 58,559 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (Rp 1,861,177) | Rp 648,513 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Rp 938,686) | Rp 424,641 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €135 (Rp 2,206,475) | Rp 1,183,600 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (Rp 2,888,246) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (Rp 315,825,795) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (Rp 22,878) | Rp 8,834 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (Rp 531,528) | Rp 230,004 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Rp 49,025) | Rp 23,701 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 323,510) | Rp 89,583 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (Rp 326,832) | Rp 246,943 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Rp 89,019) | Rp 32,223 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (Rp 49,974) | Rp 22,334 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Rp 74,260) | Rp 30,094 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Rp 26,587) | Rp 22,886 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Rp 22,812) | Rp 10,410 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Rp 213,763) | Rp 61,834 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Rp 813,491) | Rp 129,003 | + 531% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Rp 364,189) | Rp 103,125 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Rp 457,565) | Rp 648,913 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Rp 1,201,454) | Rp 349,513 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 145,791) | Rp 101,824 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (Rp 47,533) | Rp 32,336 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.13 (Rp 51,169) | Rp 45,791 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 10,363,299) | Rp 9,934,870 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Rp 8,824) | Rp 1,849 | + 377% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (Rp 1,126,640) | Rp 556,841 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (Rp 90,848) | Rp 29,571 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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