Cost of living in Malta compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 95% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (RM120) | RM19 | + 525% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (RM58) | RM19 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (RM19) | RM10 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (RM5.23) | RM8 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (RM13) | RM10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (RM11) | RM8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM34) | RM27 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (RM12) | RM11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (RM10) | RM7 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (RM8) | RM13 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (RM58) | RM69 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (RM10) | RM5.27 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (RM7) | RM4.07 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (RM7,851) | RM3,769 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (RM7,049) | RM2,425 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (RM449) | RM377 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (RM5,262) | RM2,307 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (RM3,559) | RM1,585 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (RM330) | RM196 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (RM72) | RM116 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (RM1,890) | RM1,161 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (RM578) | RM463 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM34) | RM25 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (RM56) | RM28 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (RM385) | RM245 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (RM146) | RM161 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RM482) | RM332 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (RM578) | RM320 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (RM129,780) | RM154,335 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (RM6) | RM2.24 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (RM101) | RM53 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (RM58) | RM14 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (RM96) | RM32 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (RM72) | RM84 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (RM58) | RM26 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (RM14) | RM13 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (RM16) | RM12 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (RM14) | RM7 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (RM12) | RM11 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (RM72) | RM27 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 72% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (RM289) | RM64 | + 349% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RM100) | RM39 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (RM385) | RM480 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (RM482) | RM134 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM43) | RM35 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (RM17) | RM13 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (RM16) | RM17 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (RM3,054) | RM2,918 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (RM2.60) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (RM258) | RM207 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (RM26) | RM17 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 70% more expensive than in Malaysia
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