Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 127% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 161% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 161% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (90 lei) | 32 lei | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (41 lei) | 18 lei | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (27 lei) | 9 lei | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (5.61 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (15 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (29 lei) | 14 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (15 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (13 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (9 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (42 lei) | 25 lei | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (9 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (8 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 377% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 260% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,039 (10,014 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (6,584 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (468 lei) | 390 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (5,544 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €762 (3,741 lei) | 914 lei | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (288 lei) | 253 lei | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (214 lei) | 32 lei | + 563% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,858 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (563 lei) | 330 lei | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (44 lei) | 23 lei | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 96% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (489 lei) | 261 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (241 lei) | 131 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (546 lei) | 270 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (715 lei) | 251 lei | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 72% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (101,709 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (7 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (142 lei) | 74 lei | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (144 lei) | 21 lei | + 599% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 57% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (33 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (85 lei) | 28 lei | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (116 lei) | 84 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (32 lei) | 20 lei | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (7 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (65 lei) | 16 lei | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 75% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (200 lei) | 69 lei | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (101 lei) | 43 lei | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (299 lei) | 166 lei | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (356 lei) | 135 lei | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (42 lei) | 21 lei | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (16 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (3,210 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (1.32 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (319 lei) | 121 lei | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 127% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 117 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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