Cost of living in Malta compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.700 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.531 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Dinar 3.324) | Dinar 1.860 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (Dinar 0.763) | Dinar 0.955 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Dinar 2.176) | Dinar 1.631 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Dinar 2.103) | Dinar 0.583 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.566 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Dinar 2.119) | Dinar 1.285 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Dinar 1.543) | Dinar 0.608 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (Dinar 1.650) | Dinar 5.873 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 18 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Dinar 1.559) | Dinar 1.077 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 0.448 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 110% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,000 (Dinar 1,695) | Dinar 668 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,300 (Dinar 1,102) | Dinar 285 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €70 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 71 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Dinar 839) | Dinar 390 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (Dinar 665) | Dinar 224 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 26 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 18 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Dinar 559) | Dinar 209 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 97 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.422 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.000 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 32 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 48 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 63 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Dinar 82) | Dinar 53 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 7% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (Dinar 21,060) | Dinar 18,921 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Dinar 1.194) | Dinar 0.841 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 37 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 34% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Dinar 4.885) | Dinar 4.105 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 4.766 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 20 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Dinar 4.617) | Dinar 4.862 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Dinar 3.178) | Dinar 2.846 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Dinar 3.852) | Dinar 3.241 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Dinar 1.379) | Dinar 1.234 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Dinar 2.325) | Dinar 2.579 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.990 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 19 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 33 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 36 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dinar 5.282) | Dinar 3.788 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (Dinar 1.642) | Dinar 2.476 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Dinar 2.591) | Dinar 12 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Dinar 538) | Dinar 350 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dinar 0.212) | Dinar 0.036 | + 484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 41 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (Dinar 2.910) | Dinar 3.031 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.848
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 389 prices entered by 46 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 33% more expensive than in Jordan
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