Cost of living in Malta compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 71% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM70) | RM22 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RM41) | RM16 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (RM19) | RM8 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (RM4.51) | RM6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (RM13) | RM7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (RM47) | RM29 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (RM12) | RM9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (RM9) | RM3.60 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (RM10) | RM11 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM35) | RM91 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (RM9) | RM3.74 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (RM4.74) | RM3.76 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (RM7,709) | RM3,309 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (RM5,014) | RM1,777 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (RM427) | RM293 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (RM4,859) | RM2,240 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (RM3,851) | RM1,378 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (RM261) | RM218 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (RM142) | RM94 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (RM3,234) | RM1,546 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (RM452) | RM486 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RM45) | RM21 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM39) | RM30 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (RM368) | RM241 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RM161) | RM154 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (RM335) | RM266 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (RM473) | RM308 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (RM121,910) | RM156,239 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (RM7) | RM2.04 | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (RM152) | RM91 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 88% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (RM28) | RM15 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (RM97) | RM16 | + 507% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (RM123) | RM70 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (RM27) | RM21 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (RM18) | RM13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (RM22) | RM16 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (RM8) | RM5.12 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (RM13) | RM9 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RM49) | RM40 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (RM163) | RM82 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RM83) | RM36 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (RM353) | RM258 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (RM262) | RM196 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RM31) | RM29 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (RM10) | RM15 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (RM15) | RM20 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (RM3,112) | RM1,920 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (RM1.23) | RM0.42 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (RM273) | RM156 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (RM17) | RM17 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 764 prices entered by 121 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 66% more expensive than in Malaysia
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