Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €26 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.70) | €4.97 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.59) | €0.92 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.95) | €2.78 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €4.00 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€3.18) | €4.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.99) | €1.00 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (€1.04) | €2.69 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.11) | €1.66 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (€0.60) | €0.84 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (€982) | €1,544 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (€705) | €1,046 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (€187) | €86 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (€699) | €1,323 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (€420) | €842 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (€163) | €72 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (€62) | €35 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (€557) | €392 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (€122) | €95 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (€43) | €80 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (€62) | €57 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (€102) | €86 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (€91) | €75 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (€22,235) | €26,952 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (€0.46) | €1.34 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (€37) | €26 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€3.19) | €3.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€18) | €20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (€48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.45) | €3.75 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.65) | €4.54 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.72) | €3.30 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.61) | €1.40 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (€42) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (€27) | €17 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (€171) | €28 | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (€53) | €117 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.34) | €2.20 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.48 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (€903) | €634 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (€0.14) | €0.54 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (€73) | €54 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €5.31 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Malta
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