Cost of living in Valletta, Malta vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (£3.54) | £3.36 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (£0.78) | £1.01 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.69 (£2.33) | £2.86 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (£2.01) | £1.28 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (£4.01) | £5.47 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (£1.97) | £1.94 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.26) | £0.85 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (£1.29) | £1.71 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.92) | £8 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (£1.51) | £1.78 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (£0.80) | £0.90 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (£1,359) | £1,801 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (£828) | £1,197 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (£73) | £138 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (£856) | £981 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 (£612) | £609 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (£43) | £131 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£24) | £17 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 (£366) | £331 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (£106) | £66 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.80) | £5.73 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (£66) | £81 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £29 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£74) | £67 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (£66) | £63 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,787 (£20,570) | £17,216 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (£1.22) | £1.21 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£23) | £52 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£23) | £13 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.43) | £3.90 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (£15) | £7 | + 126% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (£14) | £80 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 (£3.76) | £3.07 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (£3.10) | £1.41 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (£3.52) | £3.30 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (£1.04) | £1.51 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (£2.14) | £1.20 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £32 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£13) | £23 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (£41) | £89 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£43) | £51 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.58) | £7 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 (£2.01) | £3.62 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.02 (£2.61) | £4.40 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (£565) | £401 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (£0.23) | £0.17 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (£45) | £27 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.79 (£4.14) | £9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,140 (€5,944) in Valletta.
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