Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 26% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 36% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 | €4.37 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 | €1.16 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 | €3.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 | €1.50 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.54 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 | €1.82 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 | €1.10 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 | €1.26 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 | €2.21 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 | €0.83 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 80% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,608 | €781 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 | €519 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 | €112 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 | €580 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 | €377 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 | €81 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 | €24 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 | €348 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €122 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €5.41 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €7 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 23% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 | €30 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €90 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 | €144 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 7% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 | €23,394 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 | €1.59 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €34 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €17 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 24% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 | €73 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 | €4.00 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.56 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €14 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 28% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Valletta | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €28 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €15 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 | €99 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 | €54 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 | €1.53 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 | €3.59 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 | €393 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 | €61 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 | €5.41 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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