Cost of living in Romania compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (€10) | €26 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (€5.41) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.17) | €4.97 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.47) | €0.92 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.92) | €2.78 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.78) | €4.00 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (€3.90) | €4.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (€1.00) | €1.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (€0.73) | €2.69 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (€0.80) | €1.22 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.52) | €1.66 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (€0.82) | €0.84 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (€722) | €1,816 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (€467) | €1,422 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (€147) | €99 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (€398) | €1,284 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (€295) | €893 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (€85) | €82 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €35 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (€306) | €392 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (€107) | €95 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (€11) | €7 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (€68) | €80 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (€37) | €57 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (€69) | €86 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (€91) | €75 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (€20,365) | €26,952 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.54) | €1.34 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (€7) | €3.00 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (€42) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (€4.91) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.72) | €3.75 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (€4.04) | €4.54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.79) | €3.30 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (€3.03) | €1.40 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Romania | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (€13) | €17 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (€25) | €28 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (€43) | €117 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.42) | €2.20 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.99) | €3.48 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (€659) | €634 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (€0.07) | €0.54 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (€39) | €54 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.62) | €5.31 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Malta
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