Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Rp 245,102) | Rp 48,924 | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 143,755) | Rp 55,115 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Rp 67,563) | Rp 32,165 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Rp 15,829) | Rp 20,580 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Rp 44,226) | Rp 25,337 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Rp 42,755) | Rp 17,064 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Rp 165,252) | Rp 61,721 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Rp 43,134) | Rp 37,576 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Rp 31,357) | Rp 19,651 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (Rp 33,534) | Rp 33,333 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Rp 123,548) | Rp 374,037 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Rp 31,687) | Rp 18,761 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Rp 16,647) | Rp 18,326 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (Rp 27,068,016) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (Rp 17,607,046) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (Rp 1,498,077) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Rp 17,060,982) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (Rp 13,521,172) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Rp 915,518) | Rp 979,539 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Rp 497,279) | Rp 329,516 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Rp 11,357,161) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Rp 1,586,117) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Rp 157,303) | Rp 66,640 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Rp 137,559) | Rp 68,439 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Rp 1,290,897) | Rp 680,041 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Rp 565,741) | Rp 424,371 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Rp 1,176,431) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Rp 1,659,658) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (Rp 428,078,145) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Rp 24,270) | Rp 8,926 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Rp 532,524) | Rp 228,023 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Rp 99,301) | Rp 23,270 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 341,071) | Rp 59,151 | + 477% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Rp 430,718) | Rp 256,292 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Rp 93,851) | Rp 80,956 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Rp 64,608) | Rp 22,650 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Rp 78,291) | Rp 44,295 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Rp 28,031) | Rp 22,030 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Rp 47,262) | Rp 12,336 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Rp 172,287) | Rp 89,053 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Rp 574,085) | Rp 176,169 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Rp 290,555) | Rp 105,763 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Rp 1,240,467) | Rp 650,328 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Rp 920,397) | Rp 361,319 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Rp 107,369) | Rp 133,391 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (Rp 33,372) | Rp 36,857 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Rp 52,668) | Rp 48,318 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 10,925,875) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Rp 4,307) | Rp 1,787 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Rp 958,436) | Rp 604,695 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (Rp 59,152) | Rp 28,321 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 840 prices entered by 114 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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