- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.26 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.65 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 3.25 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.56 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 29) | R$ 40 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 3.20 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (R$ 6,192) | R$ 3,153 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (R$ 3,575) | R$ 1,955 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (R$ 349) | R$ 578 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (R$ 3,892) | R$ 2,127 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (R$ 2,825) | R$ 1,330 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (R$ 202) | R$ 410 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 116) | R$ 83 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (R$ 1,541) | R$ 1,724 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (R$ 467) | R$ 429 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (R$ 322) | R$ 203 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 163) | R$ 183 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 397) | R$ 327 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (R$ 382) | R$ 259 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (R$ 98,107) | R$ 86,104 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 4.29 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (R$ 109) | R$ 202 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (R$ 79) | R$ 47 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (R$ 104) | R$ 236 | - 56% | |
| 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 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.05 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (R$ 46) | R$ 39 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (R$ 134) | R$ 96 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (R$ 309) | R$ 176 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (R$ 198) | R$ 174 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (R$ 2,721) | R$ 2,726 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.13 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 219) | R$ 115 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,790 prices entered by 2,631 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
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