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Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,201) | ₨608 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,318) | ₨693 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (₨640) | ₨211 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (₨145) | ₨110 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.63 (₨418) | ₨122 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (₨397) | ₨91 | + 334% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨1,527) | ₨623 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨399) | ₨156 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₨242) | ₨43 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (₨230) | ₨296 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,076) | ₨2,933 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (₨284) | ₨122 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (₨149) | ₨60 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,417 (₨225,644) | ₨56,868 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €892 (₨142,035) | ₨36,753 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (₨12,740) | ₨8,000 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €925 (₨147,360) | ₨45,635 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (₨107,466) | ₨30,254 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (₨7,962) | ₨6,742 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨4,375) | ₨2,627 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (₨55,658) | ₨38,859 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₨17,325) | ₨12,077 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,454) | ₨506 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,184) | ₨1,155 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨11,932) | ₨2,545 | + 369% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (₨4,698) | ₨4,152 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨13,987) | ₨6,696 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨15,341) | ₨5,847 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,293 (₨3,550,131) | ₨2,240,060 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨213) | ₨95 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨4,092) | ₨2,465 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₨918) | ₨239 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨3,153) | ₨823 | + 283% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (₨5,345) | ₨2,206 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.74 (₨596) | ₨498 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (₨685) | ₨262 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨724) | ₨331 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨259) | ₨155 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.92 (₨466) | ₨99 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨1,754) | ₨502 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨5,009) | ₨1,448 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,595) | ₨1,122 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨11,466) | ₨4,212 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨7,572) | ₨3,327 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,046) | ₨649 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.25 (₨358) | ₨395 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.20 (₨509) | ₨546 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (₨100,991) | ₨63,543 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨40) | ₨26 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨7,773) | ₨4,165 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (₨871) | ₨344 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,154 prices entered by 586 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
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