Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 59% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 136% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 136% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (52,322 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (24,286 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (15,164 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (3,067 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (8,633 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (8,761 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (17,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (8,345 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 (7,268 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (4,975 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (23,725 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (5,004 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (4,576 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 81% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,608 (4,456,649 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (3,713,080 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (254,504 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (3,207,122 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (2,092,528 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (167,081 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (120,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,048,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (296,594 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (18,904 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (27,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (276,177 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (131,210 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (314,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (395,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (57,387,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (3,827 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (77,672 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (80,989 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 34% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (16,177 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (48,230 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 382% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (46,962 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (17,867 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (9,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (11,288 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (5,662 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (6,184 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (34,371 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 50% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (127,246 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (59,985 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (170,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (211,630 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (23,518 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (7,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (8,934 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (1,811,406 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (745 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (180,015 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (15,478 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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