Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 56% 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 (52,143 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 483% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (24,203 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (15,112 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (3,153 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (8,604 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (8,731 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (17,243 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (8,316 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 (7,244 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 298% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (4,958 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (23,644 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (4,987 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (4,560 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 302% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 71% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 (4,087,271 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (3,700,368 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (253,632 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (3,196,142 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (2,085,364 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (166,509 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (119,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,045,034 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (295,578 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (18,839 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (27,304 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (275,231 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (130,761 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (313,649 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (393,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (57,190,915 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (3,814 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (77,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (80,757 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 34% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (16,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (48,064 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 381% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (46,802 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (17,805 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (9,267 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (11,249 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (5,643 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (6,163 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (34,253 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 563% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Valletta | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (126,811 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 289% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (59,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (170,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (210,905 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (23,438 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (7,635 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (8,904 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (1,805,205 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (743 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (179,399 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (14,354 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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