Cost of living in Valletta, Malta vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 10% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 | €5.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €1.12 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 | €3.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 | €1.98 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 | €1.94 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 | €1.79 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 | €2.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 | €1.06 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 17% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 | €1,120 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 | €841 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 | €118 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 | €657 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 | €543 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 | €75 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €28 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 | €322 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 | €91 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €92 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €37 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €89 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 | €90 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,809 | €22,770 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.41 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 | €51 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 10% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 | €4.13 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 | €24 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 | €3.81 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 | €3.42 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 | €3.93 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €1.60 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 | €2.23 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €23 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €37 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €79 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €47 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 | €3.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 | €5.26 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 | €441 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | €0.22 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 | €35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.79 | €7 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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