Cost of living in Malta compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (B$28) | B$25 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (B$13) | B$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (B$4.44) | B$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (B$1.21) | B$5.00 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (B$2.95) | B$4.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (B$2.50) | B$4.07 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (B$2.78) | B$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (B$2.22) | B$10 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (B$1.94) | B$4.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (B$13) | B$15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (B$2.22) | B$3.50 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (B$1.67) | B$3.85 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (B$1,811) | B$2,158 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (B$1,626) | B$2,000 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (B$104) | B$355 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (B$1,214) | B$3,793 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (B$821) | B$1,200 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (B$76) | B$219 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (B$17) | B$49 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (B$436) | B$716 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (B$133) | B$256 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (B$8) | B$11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (B$13) | B$15 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (B$89) | B$100 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (B$34) | B$74 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (B$111) | B$150 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (B$133) | B$110 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 33% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (B$29,932) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (B$1.49) | B$1.56 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (B$23) | B$56 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (B$13) | B$5.71 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (B$22) | B$23 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (B$17) | B$114 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (B$13) | B$8 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (B$3.33) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (B$3.63) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (B$3.19) | B$6.00 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (B$2.78) | B$8 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (B$17) | B$20 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Malta | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (B$67) | B$92 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (B$23) | B$60 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (B$89) | B$43 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (B$111) | B$150 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (B$10) | B$24 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (B$3.89) | B$4.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (B$3.63) | B$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (B$704) | B$1,200 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (B$0.60) | B$0.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (B$59) | B$113 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (B$5.90) | B$12 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 74 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas
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