- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 56) | R$ 29 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 3.19 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.57 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 3.34 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.59 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 3.22 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,777 (R$ 7,864) | R$ 3,112 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (R$ 4,011) | R$ 1,939 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (R$ 373) | R$ 541 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,025 (R$ 4,537) | R$ 2,103 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (R$ 2,939) | R$ 1,301 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (R$ 224) | R$ 404 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 128) | R$ 84 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (R$ 1,678) | R$ 1,721 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (R$ 712) | R$ 431 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 21 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 369) | R$ 207 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 177) | R$ 183 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 435) | R$ 329 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 426) | R$ 257 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,690 (R$ 95,979) | R$ 85,390 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 4.12 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (R$ 113) | R$ 199 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (R$ 81) | R$ 46 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (R$ 64) | R$ 232 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.07 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 38 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (R$ 161) | R$ 98 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (R$ 319) | R$ 170 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (R$ 246) | R$ 173 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (R$ 2,806) | R$ 2,795 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (R$ 235) | R$ 129 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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