Cost of living in Malta compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (Rp 424,998) | Rp 55,068 | + 672% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Rp 203,999) | Rp 58,183 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Rp 68,000) | Rp 31,308 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Rp 18,478) | Rp 23,300 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (Rp 45,129) | Rp 30,367 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (Rp 38,341) | Rp 14,479 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Rp 118,999) | Rp 67,619 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Rp 42,500) | Rp 46,085 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Rp 34,000) | Rp 20,806 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (Rp 29,750) | Rp 34,093 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Rp 203,999) | Rp 344,694 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Rp 34,000) | Rp 18,823 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Rp 25,500) | Rp 14,432 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (Rp 27,717,164) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (Rp 24,886,339) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (Rp 1,584,312) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (Rp 18,577,162) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (Rp 12,565,858) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (Rp 1,165,449) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (Rp 254,999) | Rp 378,883 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Rp 6,671,445) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Rp 2,039,989) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Rp 118,999) | Rp 91,402 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Rp 195,978) | Rp 80,207 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Rp 1,359,993) | Rp 759,724 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Rp 514,790) | Rp 458,661 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Rp 1,699,991) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Rp 2,039,989) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Rp 458,173,094) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Rp 22,780) | Rp 12,334 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (Rp 356,998) | Rp 199,904 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 153% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Rp 203,999) | Rp 22,456 | + 808% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Rp 339,998) | Rp 96,147 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Rp 254,999) | Rp 275,446 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Rp 203,999) | Rp 66,604 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (Rp 51,000) | Rp 26,592 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Rp 55,489) | Rp 33,023 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (Rp 48,755) | Rp 27,953 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (Rp 42,500) | Rp 12,305 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Rp 254,999) | Rp 84,361 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Malta | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Rp 1,019,995) | Rp 261,890 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Rp 354,123) | Rp 104,570 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (Rp 1,359,993) | Rp 496,791 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Rp 1,699,991) | Rp 379,769 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 152,999) | Rp 149,637 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Rp 59,500) | Rp 38,584 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (Rp 69,544) | Rp 50,891 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Rp 10,780,782) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Rp 9,180) | Rp 2,388 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Rp 910,541) | Rp 433,566 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (Rp 100,299) | Rp 42,633 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 616 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia
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