- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 56) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (R$ 4.34) | R$ 3.23 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.59 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.62 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (R$ 5.23) | R$ 3.32 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 3.24 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,649 (R$ 7,846) | R$ 3,126 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (R$ 4,085) | R$ 1,946 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (R$ 401) | R$ 566 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (R$ 4,387) | R$ 2,088 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (R$ 3,161) | R$ 1,311 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (R$ 241) | R$ 404 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 129) | R$ 84 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (R$ 1,805) | R$ 1,740 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (R$ 574) | R$ 430 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 397) | R$ 203 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 190) | R$ 184 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (R$ 479) | R$ 328 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 458) | R$ 256 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,361 (R$ 101,668) | R$ 85,489 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.21 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (R$ 121) | R$ 202 | - 40% | |
| 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$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (R$ 87) | R$ 45 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (R$ 69) | R$ 233 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.99 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 155) | R$ 97 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 75) | R$ 50 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (R$ 343) | R$ 177 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (R$ 226) | R$ 174 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (R$ 3,018) | R$ 2,758 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.19) | R$ 1.14 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (R$ 252) | R$ 124 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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