- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,149) | ₨559 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,278) | ₨610 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (₨624) | ₨222 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (₨142) | ₨108 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (₨411) | ₨121 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨357) | ₨80 | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨1,227) | ₨439 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨383) | ₨154 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (₨203) | ₨40 | + 412% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (₨228) | ₨293 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,079) | ₨2,141 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (₨278) | ₨117 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (₨158) | ₨56 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (₨228,823) | ₨57,192 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (₨132,130) | ₨36,148 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (₨12,884) | ₨8,238 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (₨146,142) | ₨44,615 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (₨104,397) | ₨25,516 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (₨7,447) | ₨6,795 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨4,282) | ₨2,646 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (₨56,933) | ₨39,967 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₨17,249) | ₨11,006 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,164) | ₨499 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨1,221) | ₨939 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨11,894) | ₨2,600 | + 357% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨6,032) | ₨4,026 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨14,657) | ₨6,156 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₨14,111) | ₨5,351 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (₨3,625,755) | ₨1,833,160 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨212) | ₨90 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₨4,023) | ₨2,481 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨951) | ₨227 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨2,904) | ₨652 | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (₨3,848) | ₨2,133 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (₨633) | ₨444 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (₨521) | ₨275 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨720) | ₨340 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨258) | ₨142 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (₨371) | ₨109 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨1,714) | ₨637 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨4,937) | ₨1,494 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,583) | ₨1,128 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨11,415) | ₨3,688 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨7,315) | ₨3,101 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,042) | ₨526 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (₨382) | ₨392 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (₨501) | ₨548 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (₨100,543) | ₨54,726 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨40) | ₨26 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨8,089) | ₨4,025 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (₨888) | ₨185 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,666 prices entered by 576 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan
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