Cost of living in Romania compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (€9) | €25 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.24) | €4.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.38) | €1.09 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.63) | €2.65 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.81) | €2.26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.56) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.84 lei (€0.95) | €2.50 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (€0.67) | €2.00 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60 lei (€0.91) | €1.75 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (€2.05) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (€0.69) | €1.50 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,175 lei (€626) | €1,630 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,526 lei (€498) | €1,464 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 lei (€107) | €93 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,403 lei (€474) | €1,093 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,715 lei (€338) | €739 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (€79) | €69 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,212 lei (€239) | €392 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 lei (€90) | €120 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (€16) | €12 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (€69) | €80 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (€30) | €30 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (€78) | €120 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (€25,004) | €26,952 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.42) | €1.34 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 lei (€21) | €21 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€5.71) | €12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 325 lei (€64) | €15 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.32) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (€4.18) | €3.00 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.77) | €3.26 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.60) | €2.87 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (€3.22) | €2.50 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (€12) | €15 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 lei (€29) | €60 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (€41) | €100 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (€3.12) | €3.50 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.45) | €4.09 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (€728) | €634 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (€0.05) | €0.54 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 207 lei (€41) | €54 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (€5.26) | €5.90 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Malta
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