Cost of living in Romania compared to Malta
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (€5.95) | €12 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€2.96) | €4.00 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (€1.58) | €1.05 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.95) | €2.65 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.89) | €2.26 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.60) | €7 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (€1.06) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (€0.83) | €2.00 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (€0.96) | €1.75 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 lei (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (€1.87) | €2.00 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (€0.63) | €1.50 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Romania is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,674 lei (€739) | €1,768 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,354 lei (€473) | €1,464 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 761 lei (€153) | €93 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,324 lei (€468) | €1,093 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,494 lei (€300) | €739 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (€80) | €69 | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (€311) | €392 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (€123) | €120 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (€51) | €80 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (€35) | €30 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (€69) | €100 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (€77) | €120 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (€18,659) | €26,952 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.45) | €1.34 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (€48) | €15 | + 221% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€5.03) | €12 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.65) | €3.00 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (€5.01) | €3.26 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.41) | €2.87 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (€3.55) | €2.50 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 lei (€10) | €15 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (€22) | €60 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (€12) | €21 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (€30) | €80 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 240 lei (€48) | €100 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (€3.06) | €3.50 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.34) | €3.26 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (€737) | €634 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (€0.11) | €0.54 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (€37) | €54 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (€4.93) | €5.31 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Malta
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