Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 89) | R$ 30 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.39 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.82 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 42 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,515 (R$ 7,847) | R$ 2,814 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (R$ 5,199) | R$ 2,001 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (R$ 477) | R$ 569 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (R$ 5,139) | R$ 2,236 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (R$ 3,982) | R$ 1,472 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (R$ 253) | R$ 404 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (R$ 239) | R$ 84 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (R$ 1,554) | R$ 2,006 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (R$ 493) | R$ 586 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 19 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (R$ 590) | R$ 245 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (R$ 298) | R$ 219 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (R$ 363) | R$ 347 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (R$ 915) | R$ 266 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (R$ 100,099) | R$ 98,696 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (R$ 371) | R$ 223 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (R$ 103) | R$ 52 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.62 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 81) | R$ 47 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R$ 196) | R$ 92 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 89) | R$ 54 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (R$ 145) | R$ 189 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (R$ 466) | R$ 189 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 26 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (R$ 3,285) | R$ 3,925 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (R$ 2.80) | R$ 1.29 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (R$ 363) | R$ 123 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,420 prices entered by 2,033 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 77% more expensive than in Brazil
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