Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (₨7,968) | ₨972 | + 719% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨3,163) | ₨1,004 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (₨1,518) | ₨365 | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₨280) | ₨169 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (₨850) | ₨282 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (₨1,223) | ₨255 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (₨1,299) | ₨1,139 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (₨306) | ₨290 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (₨823) | ₨117 | + 604% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (₨372) | ₨549 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨2,608) | ₨2,784 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (₨506) | ₨289 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₨258) | ₨191 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (₨471,795) | ₨115,670 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (₨319,637) | ₨70,950 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (₨26,196) | ₨25,995 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (₨404,274) | ₨59,502 | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (₨257,478) | ₨50,821 | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (₨21,866) | ₨20,152 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (₨10,697) | ₨2,097 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨119,944) | ₨71,636 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨29,097) | ₨23,262 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨2,139) | ₨1,718 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,805) | ₨1,977 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨24,451) | ₨3,426 | + 614% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (₨17,556) | ₨6,254 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨26,366) | ₨13,199 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨22,923) | ₨8,569 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₨8,237,349) | ₨4,456,060 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨411) | ₨270 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₨7,607) | ₨4,626 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨917) | ₨1,015 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨6,051) | ₨1,391 | + 335% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨3,668) | ₨521 | + 603% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨1,146) | ₨922 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨1,389) | ₨736 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (₨1,009) | ₨249 | + 305% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₨427) | ₨242 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨4,793) | ₨860 | + 458% | |
| Entertainment | + 328% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 328% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨13,663) | ₨3,545 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨5,085) | ₨2,089 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (₨8,558) | ₨2,959 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (₨35,670) | ₨7,109 | + 402% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,242) | ₨880 | + 269% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (₨672) | ₨669 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (₨1,065) | ₨659 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨193,824) | ₨119,622 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨165) | ₨3.79 | + 4250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨16,370) | ₨3,764 | + 335% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨1,623) | ₨415 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan
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