Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨3,469) | ₨519 | + 568% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,483) | ₨742 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨1,217) | ₨215 | + 466% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (₨206) | ₨119 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (₨701) | ₨168 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (₨668) | ₨102 | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,255) | ₨658 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (₨640) | ₨194 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (₨635) | ₨51 | + 1137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨259) | ₨220 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,482) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (₨374) | ₨170 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₨241) | ₨77 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,515 (₨307,186) | ₨65,360 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (₨203,508) | ₨44,450 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (₨18,667) | ₨14,918 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (₨201,159) | ₨47,849 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (₨155,890) | ₨35,800 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (₨9,899) | ₨10,123 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (₨9,353) | ₨2,270 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (₨60,824) | ₨53,975 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨19,302) | ₨18,356 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,419) | ₨851 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,832) | ₨797 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (₨23,091) | ₨4,868 | + 374% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (₨11,646) | ₨7,670 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₨14,192) | ₨17,357 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (₨35,834) | ₨8,106 | + 342% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (₨3,918,395) | ₨5,697,890 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₨284) | ₨146 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₨14,509) | ₨4,073 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨608) | ₨237 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨4,014) | ₨572 | + 602% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨2,433) | ₨1,267 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨760) | ₨575 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨921) | ₨371 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨330) | ₨352 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₨283) | ₨116 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨3,164) | ₨681 | + 365% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨7,686) | ₨2,016 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨3,477) | ₨1,908 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (₨5,677) | ₨2,708 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (₨18,247) | ₨4,907 | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨2,433) | ₨1,025 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (₨345) | ₨469 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (₨688) | ₨513 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨128,576) | ₨107,118 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨109) | ₨4.02 | + 2625% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (₨14,192) | ₨4,729 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (₨1,066) | ₨237 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan
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