Cost of living in Malta compared to Australia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (AU$43) | AU$23 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (AU$1.62) | AU$1.94 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (AU$4.40) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (AU$4.74) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (AU$1.66) | AU$5.03 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (AU$4.46) | AU$3.67 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (AU$2.02) | AU$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (AU$2.75) | AU$3.67 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.04 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,778 (AU$2,945) | AU$3,871 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (AU$2,356) | AU$2,594 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (AU$163) | AU$216 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (AU$2,127) | AU$2,355 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (AU$1,480) | AU$1,942 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (AU$136) | AU$163 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (AU$58) | AU$71 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (AU$650) | AU$535 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (AU$199) | AU$248 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (AU$133) | AU$125 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (AU$41) | AU$81 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$143) | AU$178 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (AU$124) | AU$191 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (AU$44,648) | AU$35,831 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (AU$2.23) | AU$1.99 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (AU$40) | AU$160 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (AU$4.97) | AU$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (AU$33) | AU$24 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (AU$6) | AU$5.15 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (AU$4.97) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (AU$5.17) | AU$4.19 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (AU$2.31) | AU$4.66 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$26) | AU$32 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Malta | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$74) | AU$66 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$40) | AU$42 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (AU$46) | AU$292 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (AU$193) | AU$120 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.31 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (AU$5.65) | AU$11 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (AU$1,051) | AU$883 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (AU$0.89) | AU$0.50 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (AU$89) | AU$75 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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