Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 135% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 195% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 195% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (57,796 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 638% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (26,827 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (16,751 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (3,388 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (9,536 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (9,677 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 633% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (19,113 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (9,218 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 (8,029 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (5,496 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (26,207 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (5,528 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (5,055 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 101% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,608 (4,922,855 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (4,101,502 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (281,127 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (3,542,616 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (2,311,425 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (184,559 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (132,866 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,158,319 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (327,620 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (20,881 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (30,264 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 359% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 359% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (305,067 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 618% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (144,936 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (347,649 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 420% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (436,489 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 773% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 121% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (63,390,629 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (4,227 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (85,797 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 221% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (89,439 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 44% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (17,870 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (53,275 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (51,875 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (19,736 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (10,271 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (12,468 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (6,255 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (6,831 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (37,966 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 156% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (140,557 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 509% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (66,260 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (188,838 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (233,768 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (25,978 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (8,463 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (9,811 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (2,000,896 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (823 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (198,846 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (17,097 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 388% | |
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TOTAL | + 135% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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