Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 88% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (46,447 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,096 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (13,862 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (2,883 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (7,183 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (7,939 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (15,051 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (7,630 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (6,482 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (4,378 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21,343 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (4,373 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (4,104 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 87% 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 | €2,039 (5,142,533 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (3,381,128 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (240,455 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (2,846,887 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €762 (1,921,069 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (148,134 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (109,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (954,434 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (289,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,206 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (22,699 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 (251,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (123,697 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (280,408 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (367,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 6% 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 (52,232,743 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (3,494 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (71,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (73,845 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (16,897 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (43,425 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (59,675 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (16,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (8,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (10,279 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (3,456 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (5,511 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (33,466 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 547% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 38% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (102,925 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (51,969 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (153,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (182,940 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (21,470 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (6,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (8,100 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (1,648,702 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (678 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (163,846 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (13,109 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 150% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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