Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 263% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 263% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨8,359) | ₨916 | + 813% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨4,012) | ₨1,082 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨1,337) | ₨533 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨363) | ₨232 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₨888) | ₨323 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (₨754) | ₨165 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,341) | ₨836 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨836) | ₨279 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨669) | ₨114 | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (₨585) | ₨391 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨4,012) | ₨2,624 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨669) | ₨209 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨502) | ₨144 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 277% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (₨545,160) | ₨137,741 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (₨489,482) | ₨58,708 | + 734% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₨31,161) | ₨21,580 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (₨365,388) | ₨79,067 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨247,154) | ₨35,699 | + 592% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₨22,923) | ₨17,044 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨5,015) | ₨2,308 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨131,219) | ₨58,431 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨40,124) | ₨29,384 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨2,341) | ₨1,281 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨3,855) | ₨625 | + 517% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨26,749) | ₨4,832 | + 454% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨10,125) | ₨9,004 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨33,437) | ₨13,089 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨40,124) | ₨13,255 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (₨7,356,052) | ₨2,800,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨448) | ₨272 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨4,012) | ₨230 | + 1648% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨6,687) | ₨838 | + 698% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨5,015) | ₨3,307 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨4,012) | ₨1,222 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (₨1,003) | ₨649 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨1,091) | ₨557 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (₨959) | ₨396 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₨836) | ₨217 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨3,344) | ₨495 | + 576% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malta | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨20,062) | ₨3,859 | + 420% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨6,965) | ₨1,827 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₨26,749) | ₨6,844 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₨33,437) | ₨8,435 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨3,009) | ₨2,877 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (₨669) | ₨566 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (₨1,368) | ₨979 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨212,044) | ₨149,999 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨181) | ₨255 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨17,909) | ₨5,226 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (₨1,973) | ₨637 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malta is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan
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