Cost of living in Malta compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (B$28) | B$26 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (B$11) | B$9 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (B$5.32) | B$14 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (B$0.98) | B$6.00 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (B$2.98) | B$6.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (B$4.28) | B$4.07 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (B$4.55) | B$5.04 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (B$1.07) | B$8 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (B$2.88) | B$1.32 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (B$1.30) | B$4.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (B$9) | B$15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (B$1.77) | B$4.64 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (B$0.90) | B$3.85 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 35% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (B$1,653) | B$2,744 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (B$1,120) | B$1,697 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (B$92) | B$355 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (B$1,416) | B$2,091 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (B$902) | B$754 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (B$77) | B$219 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (B$37) | B$49 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (B$420) | B$716 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (B$102) | B$256 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$7) | B$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (B$10) | B$15 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (B$86) | B$100 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (B$61) | B$74 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (B$92) | B$150 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (B$80) | B$110 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (B$28,853) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (B$1.44) | B$12 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (B$27) | B$56 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (B$3.21) | B$5.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (B$21) | B$23 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | B$114 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (B$13) | B$8 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (B$4.01) | B$10 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (B$4.86) | B$14 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (B$3.53) | B$6.00 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (B$1.49) | B$8 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (B$17) | B$20 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 37% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (B$48) | B$92 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (B$18) | B$60 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (B$30) | B$43 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (B$125) | B$150 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (B$11) | B$24 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (B$2.35) | B$4.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (B$3.73) | B$7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (B$679) | B$1,200 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (B$0.58) | B$0.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (B$57) | B$113 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (B$5.69) | B$10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 76 prices entered by 13 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 44% cheaper than in Bahamas
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