Cost of living in Malta compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 108% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (114,926 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 611% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (45,629 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (21,889 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (4,044 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (12,265 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (17,634 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (18,736 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (4,408 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (11,875 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (5,366 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (37,611 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (7,305 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (3,722 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 122% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (6,805,124 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (4,610,415 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (377,854 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (5,831,206 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (3,713,844 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (315,394 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (154,296 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (1,730,057 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (419,696 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (30,859 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (40,466 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 257% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 257% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (352,677 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (253,229 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 533% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (380,296 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (330,635 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 118% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 22% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (118,814,692 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5,921 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (109,718 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 18% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (13,225 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (87,273 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 60,000 Riels | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (52,902 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 479% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (16,532 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (20,033 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (14,548 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (6,154 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (69,132 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 476% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 42% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Malta | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (197,075 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (73,344 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (123,437 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (514,498 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (46,764 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (9,696 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (15,363 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (2,795,702 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (2,381 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 1052% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (236,124 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (23,416 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Cambodia
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