Cost of living in Malta compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 96% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (51KM) | 17KM | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (20KM) | 8KM | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (10KM) | 5.26KM | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (1.79KM) | 1.96KM | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (5.44KM) | 4.53KM | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (8KM) | 3.32KM | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (8KM) | 14KM | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (1.96KM) | 1.91KM | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (5.27KM) | 1.70KM | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (2.38KM) | 1.23KM | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (17KM) | 27KM | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (3.24KM) | 2.45KM | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (1.65KM) | 1.12KM | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 102% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (3,018KM) | 1,508KM | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (2,045KM) | 852KM | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (168KM) | 335KM | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (2,586KM) | 627KM | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (1,647KM) | 450KM | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (140KM) | 100KM | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (68KM) | 32KM | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (767KM) | 610KM | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (186KM) | 248KM | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (14KM) | 32KM | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (18KM) | 10KM | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (156KM) | 77KM | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (112KM) | 93KM | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (169KM) | 140KM | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (147KM) | 80KM | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 10% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (52,695KM) | 37,000KM | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (2.63KM) | 3.26KM | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (51KM) | 47KM | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 37% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (5.87KM) | 9KM | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (39KM) | 30KM | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 50KM | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (23KM) | 14KM | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (7KM) | 7KM | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (9KM) | 3.87KM | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (6KM) | 1.39KM | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (2.73KM) | 2.35KM | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (31KM) | 15KM | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 79% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Malta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (87KM) | 23KM | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (33KM) | 15KM | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (55KM) | 31KM | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (228KM) | 64KM | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (21KM) | 15KM | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (4.30KM) | 3.90KM | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (7KM) | 5.99KM | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (1,240KM) | 924KM | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (1.06KM) | 0.80KM | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (105KM) | 56KM | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (10KM) | 6KM | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.955
BAM
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 240 prices entered by 29 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 63% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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