Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 248% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨3,211) | ₨441 | + 628% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,630) | ₨682 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (₨1,090) | ₨269 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨213) | ₨115 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (₨759) | ₨152 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (₨651) | ₨86 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,148) | ₨730 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (₨614) | ₨149 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (₨610) | ₨53 | + 1060% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (₨360) | ₨304 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,502) | ₨1,613 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (₨349) | ₨130 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.94 (₨358) | ₨81 | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 290% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 290% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,288 (₨422,633) | ₨68,178 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 (₨266,307) | ₨38,848 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (₨16,480) | ₨11,046 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (₨218,765) | ₨53,451 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (₨134,668) | ₨33,101 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (₨10,128) | ₨9,791 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (₨9,116) | ₨2,408 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (₨55,414) | ₨45,353 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨16,624) | ₨22,152 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,293) | ₨767 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨1,478) | ₨518 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (₨21,037) | ₨3,232 | + 551% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (₨10,610) | ₨5,463 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €135 (₨24,940) | ₨9,871 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (₨32,647) | ₨6,396 | + 410% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,388 (₨3,396,435) | ₨2,677,660 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₨259) | ₨106 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₨5,485) | ₨2,392 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨554) | ₨250 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨3,657) | ₨778 | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨3,694) | ₨1,865 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨1,006) | ₨577 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (₨565) | ₨370 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨839) | ₨526 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨301) | ₨185 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (₨277) | ₨156 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨1,911) | ₨515 | + 271% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨9,172) | ₨2,013 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨4,309) | ₨1,512 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (₨5,172) | ₨2,928 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (₨13,580) | ₨3,842 | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,648) | ₨1,548 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (₨537) | ₨492 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.01 (₨556) | ₨444 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨117,139) | ₨58,650 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨100) | ₨41 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (₨12,735) | ₨3,909 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.49 (₨829) | ₨268 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,645 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malta is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
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