Cost of living in Malta compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (RM124) | RM25 | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (RM60) | RM21 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (RM20) | RM9 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (RM5.40) | RM8 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (RM13) | RM12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (RM11) | RM5.89 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM35) | RM27 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (RM12) | RM13 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (RM10) | RM5.52 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (RM9) | RM14 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (RM60) | RM97 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (RM10) | RM6 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (RM7) | RM4.79 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 121% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (RM8,107) | RM3,098 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (RM7,279) | RM2,051 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (RM463) | RM337 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (RM5,433) | RM2,126 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (RM3,675) | RM1,265 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (RM341) | RM153 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (RM75) | RM83 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (RM1,951) | RM1,408 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (RM597) | RM418 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM35) | RM28 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (RM57) | RM34 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (RM398) | RM246 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (RM151) | RM150 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RM497) | RM402 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (RM597) | RM475 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 5% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (RM109,385) | RM153,476 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (RM7) | RM2.41 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM75 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 59% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (RM60) | RM16 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (RM99) | RM34 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (RM75) | RM94 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (RM60) | RM26 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (RM15) | RM17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (RM16) | RM16 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (RM14) | RM8 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (RM12) | RM14 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM50) | RM30 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 129% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (RM298) | RM85 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM104) | RM38 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (RM398) | RM360 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (RM497) | RM190 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM45) | RM44 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (RM10) | RM17 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (RM20) | RM28 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (RM3,153) | RM2,135 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (RM2.68) | RM0.50 | + 437% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (RM266) | RM214 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (RM29) | RM18 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 619 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 75% more expensive than in Malaysia
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