- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 3.28 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.86 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 3.28 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 40 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 3.21 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,372 (R$ 5,857) | R$ 3,132 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €849 (R$ 3,626) | R$ 1,945 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (R$ 358) | R$ 638 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (R$ 3,937) | R$ 2,132 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (R$ 2,881) | R$ 1,335 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (R$ 213) | R$ 397 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 122) | R$ 81 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (R$ 1,533) | R$ 1,726 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (R$ 464) | R$ 424 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (R$ 320) | R$ 206 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 162) | R$ 182 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 395) | R$ 338 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (R$ 380) | R$ 255 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,301 (R$ 103,722) | R$ 87,354 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.35 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (R$ 110) | R$ 202 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (R$ 78) | R$ 47 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (R$ 104) | R$ 229 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.85 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.03 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (R$ 46) | R$ 39 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (R$ 134) | R$ 97 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (R$ 307) | R$ 175 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (R$ 203) | R$ 179 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (R$ 2,707) | R$ 2,677 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.22 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (R$ 208) | R$ 117 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 25% more expensive than in Brazil
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