Cost of living in Malta compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Malta is 39% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 8 | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.375 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (Dinar 3.780) | Dinar 2.748 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Dinar 0.699) | Dinar 1.154 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.78 (Dinar 2.118) | Dinar 1.606 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Dinar 3.046) | Dinar 0.567 | + 437% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (Dinar 3.236) | Dinar 3.323 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (Dinar 0.761) | Dinar 1.366 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (Dinar 2.051) | Dinar 0.617 | + 232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (Dinar 0.927) | Dinar 3.595 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Dinar 1.262) | Dinar 1.066 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 0.279 | + 130% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Malta is 85% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (Dinar 1,175) | Dinar 646 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (Dinar 796) | Dinar 358 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 56 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (Dinar 1,007) | Dinar 485 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (Dinar 641) | Dinar 236 | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 29 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 16 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (Dinar 299) | Dinar 172 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 103 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 5.330) | Dinar 5.986 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.061 | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 49 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 54 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 62 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 59 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Dinar 20,521) | Dinar 21,660 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Dinar 1.023) | Dinar 1.046 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 20% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Dinar 2.284) | Dinar 2.699 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 8 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.838 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Dinar 2.855) | Dinar 2.893 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Dinar 3.460) | Dinar 3.658 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (Dinar 2.513) | Dinar 1.811 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Dinar 1.063) | Dinar 2.135 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 44% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Malta | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 32 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 41 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 49 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (Dinar 1.675) | Dinar 3.742 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (Dinar 2.653) | Dinar 5.588 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Dinar 483) | Dinar 273 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Dinar 0.411) | Dinar 0.100 | + 313% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 52 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Dinar 4.044) | Dinar 2.608 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 735 prices entered by 57 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 26% more expensive than in Jordan
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