Cost of living in Malta compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,602) | ₨577 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,526) | ₨658 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (₨717) | ₨249 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₨168) | ₨108 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (₨469) | ₨120 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₨454) | ₨96 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨1,754) | ₨526 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨458) | ₨176 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (₨333) | ₨44 | + 651% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (₨356) | ₨344 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,311) | ₨1,632 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (₨336) | ₨126 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₨177) | ₨57 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (₨287,330) | ₨60,758 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (₨186,901) | ₨35,785 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (₨15,902) | ₨9,753 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (₨181,104) | ₨53,937 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (₨143,529) | ₨30,998 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (₨9,718) | ₨7,631 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨5,279) | ₨2,510 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (₨120,557) | ₨40,341 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨16,837) | ₨12,473 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,670) | ₨609 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨1,460) | ₨649 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨13,703) | ₨2,518 | + 444% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨6,005) | ₨3,757 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (₨12,488) | ₨6,430 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨17,617) | ₨5,127 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,949 (₨5,477,136) | ₨2,319,940 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨258) | ₨115 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (₨5,316) | ₨2,310 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₨1,054) | ₨235 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨3,621) | ₨426 | + 750% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨4,572) | ₨1,378 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨996) | ₨435 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨686) | ₨332 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨831) | ₨311 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨298) | ₨207 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (₨502) | ₨138 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨2,319) | ₨434 | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨6,094) | ₨1,566 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨3,084) | ₨1,256 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨13,168) | ₨3,430 | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨9,770) | ₨3,673 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨1,140) | ₨792 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (₨354) | ₨348 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (₨559) | ₨516 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨115,979) | ₨50,116 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨46) | ₨4.30 | + 964% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨10,174) | ₨4,335 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (₨867) | ₨215 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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