Cost of living in Malta compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 240% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (руб 1,689) | руб 397 | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 825) | руб 283 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.89 (руб 544) | руб 143 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (руб 109) | руб 66 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (руб 443) | руб 89 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (руб 354) | руб 130 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 591) | руб 344 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.43 (руб 317) | руб 109 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (руб 305) | руб 35 | + 766% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 (руб 190) | руб 66 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 739) | руб 591 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (руб 170) | руб 110 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.94 (руб 179) | руб 29 | + 516% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 211% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,494 (руб 230,295) | руб 68,222 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,519 (руб 140,241) | руб 38,456 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (руб 7,745) | руб 6,392 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,219 (руб 112,547) | руб 32,034 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €773 (руб 71,340) | руб 22,108 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (руб 5,540) | руб 4,038 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (руб 4,793) | руб 468 | + 925% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (руб 60,868) | руб 25,223 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (руб 8,501) | руб 6,505 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (руб 843) | руб 416 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (руб 737) | руб 926 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 (руб 10,849) | руб 4,620 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (руб 5,617) | руб 2,592 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 (руб 13,234) | руб 5,570 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 (руб 17,390) | руб 6,801 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,388 (руб 1,697,835) | руб 1,237,120 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (руб 129) | руб 47 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (руб 2,787) | руб 1,545 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (руб 532) | руб 476 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (руб 1,828) | руб 514 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 2,308) | руб 1,282 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (руб 503) | руб 311 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (руб 346) | руб 183 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (руб 420) | руб 213 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (руб 150) | руб 80 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (руб 253) | руб 99 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (руб 923) | руб 570 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 157% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (руб 5,540) | руб 1,449 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (руб 2,180) | руб 575 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (руб 6,648) | руб 5,967 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (руб 6,832) | руб 3,419 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 873) | руб 387 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (руб 287) | руб 168 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (руб 266) | руб 223 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (руб 58,556) | руб 38,001 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (руб 50) | руб 7 | + 665% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (руб 6,366) | руб 3,491 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (руб 369) | руб 160 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,112 prices entered by 733 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 167% more expensive than in Russia
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