Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (€9) | €25 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (€3.88) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (€1.50) | €1.09 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (€3.51) | €2.65 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.38) | €2.26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (€4.08) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (€2.05) | €2.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.72 (€1.08) | €2.00 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.12) | €2.00 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.80 (€0.87) | €1.50 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,227 (€1,429) | €1,630 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,634 (€834) | €1,464 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 424 (€97) | €93 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,697 (€1,078) | €1,093 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,896 (€665) | €739 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 586 (€134) | €69 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 243 (€56) | €15 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (€261) | €392 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 499 (€114) | €120 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €7 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 53 (€12) | €12 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (€44) | €80 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (€52) | €30 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (€99) | €100 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (€88) | €120 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 24% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (€14,261) | €22,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (€0.52) | €1.34 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (€36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (€2.35) | €12 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106 (€24) | €20 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 265 (€61) | €15 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (€16) | €12 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €3.00 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.47) | €3.26 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 13 (€3.04) | €2.87 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (€3.55) | €2.50 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (€44) | €60 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (€29) | €21 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 361 (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.13) | €2.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.09 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (€576) | €634 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (€0.07) | €0.54 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (€90) | €54 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€5.98) | €5.90 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in Malta
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