Cost of living in Valletta, Malta vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Valletta (Malta) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €16 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 | €5.42 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €1.03 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.69 | €3.86 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 | €2.79 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €4.87 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 | €2.29 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 | €1.65 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 | €1.56 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 | €2.04 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 | €1.34 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 27% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 | €795 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 | €612 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 | €138 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 | €557 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 | €431 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 | €123 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €36 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 | €440 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 | €109 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €9 | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 9% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €81 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €41 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €94 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 | €97 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,787 | €23,679 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.43 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 | €36 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €18 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 5% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €8 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 | €13 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 | €27 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 | €5.06 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 | €3.12 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 | €3.14 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €1.93 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 | €2.33 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €16 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 11% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €33 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €16 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €73 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €63 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €7 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 | €2.42 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 | €2.71 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 | €466 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | €0.20 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 | €33 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.79 | €6 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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