Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Rp 242,526) | Rp 49,381 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 142,244) | Rp 55,115 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Rp 66,853) | Rp 32,165 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Rp 15,663) | Rp 20,667 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Rp 43,761) | Rp 25,337 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Rp 42,306) | Rp 17,064 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Rp 163,515) | Rp 61,721 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Rp 42,681) | Rp 37,576 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Rp 31,028) | Rp 19,651 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (Rp 33,181) | Rp 33,333 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Rp 122,249) | Rp 375,202 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Rp 31,354) | Rp 18,761 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Rp 16,472) | Rp 18,326 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (Rp 26,783,526) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (Rp 17,421,992) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (Rp 1,482,332) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Rp 16,881,668) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (Rp 13,379,062) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Rp 905,896) | Rp 979,539 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Rp 492,052) | Rp 329,516 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Rp 11,237,795) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Rp 1,569,447) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 155,650) | Rp 66,640 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Rp 136,113) | Rp 65,894 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Rp 1,277,329) | Rp 680,041 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Rp 559,795) | Rp 422,463 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Rp 1,164,066) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Rp 1,642,215) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,949 (Rp 510,552,539) | Rp 486,176,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Rp 24,015) | Rp 8,964 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Rp 526,927) | Rp 228,023 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Rp 98,257) | Rp 29,297 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 337,487) | Rp 59,151 | + 471% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Rp 426,191) | Rp 256,292 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Rp 92,865) | Rp 80,956 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Rp 63,929) | Rp 22,650 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Rp 77,468) | Rp 44,295 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Rp 27,736) | Rp 22,030 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Rp 46,765) | Rp 12,336 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Rp 170,476) | Rp 81,128 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Rp 568,051) | Rp 176,169 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Rp 287,501) | Rp 104,243 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Rp 1,227,429) | Rp 650,328 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Rp 910,723) | Rp 367,409 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Rp 106,240) | Rp 133,391 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (Rp 33,021) | Rp 36,857 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Rp 52,114) | Rp 48,222 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 10,811,042) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Rp 4,262) | Rp 1,787 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Rp 948,363) | Rp 604,695 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (Rp 58,530) | Rp 28,427 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 955 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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