Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Rp 260,698) | Rp 41,630 | + 526% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 115,039) | Rp 49,768 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (Rp 82,110) | Rp 28,008 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Rp 14,664) | Rp 20,690 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (Rp 49,922) | Rp 26,413 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (Rp 49,435) | Rp 17,963 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Rp 92,908) | Rp 48,283 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (Rp 47,338) | Rp 42,961 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.35 (Rp 50,249) | Rp 20,083 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (Rp 17,829) | Rp 34,641 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 123,932) | Rp 330,507 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Rp 24,864) | Rp 22,163 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (Rp 17,839) | Rp 19,058 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 (Rp 21,966,349) | Rp 15,801,100 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €952 (Rp 14,279,792) | Rp 7,774,450 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (Rp 1,381,513) | Rp 1,058,460 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (Rp 14,887,373) | Rp 6,933,370 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (Rp 11,537,127) | Rp 3,788,700 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (Rp 842,503) | Rp 701,641 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Rp 525,173) | Rp 404,751 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Rp 5,888,543) | Rp 3,678,120 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Rp 1,428,506) | Rp 1,501,310 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Rp 105,035) | Rp 59,291 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 137,733) | Rp 62,066 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Rp 1,200,396) | Rp 577,462 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Rp 861,907) | Rp 398,654 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €51 (Rp 772,489) | Rp 1,115,730 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,125,371) | Rp 1,238,980 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (Rp 289,993,194) | Rp 408,837,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (Rp 20,257) | Rp 11,750 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Rp 1,073,765) | Rp 201,035 | + 434% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Rp 45,015) | Rp 55,654 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 297,049) | Rp 78,357 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 240,493 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Rp 180,059) | Rp 113,090 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Rp 56,269) | Rp 30,807 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Rp 68,186) | Rp 36,359 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Rp 24,413) | Rp 28,787 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Rp 20,946) | Rp 13,096 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Rp 235,302) | Rp 68,593 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Rp 626,872) | Rp 270,757 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Rp 249,637) | Rp 98,949 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Rp 420,139) | Rp 1,763,280 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (Rp 1,310,752) | Rp 384,067 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 148,304) | Rp 196,324 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (Rp 23,921) | Rp 37,277 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (Rp 50,948) | Rp 40,248 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 9,515,645) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Rp 8,103) | Rp 1,816 | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Rp 1,050,347) | Rp 513,732 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Rp 78,883) | Rp 32,407 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 536 prices entered by 73 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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