Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 83) | R$ 28 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 25 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 3.39 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.54 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (R$ 56) | R$ 16 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.11 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 38 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 3.40 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (R$ 9,182) | R$ 3,364 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (R$ 5,973) | R$ 1,922 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (R$ 508) | R$ 481 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (R$ 5,787) | R$ 1,977 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (R$ 4,587) | R$ 1,289 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (R$ 311) | R$ 293 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 169) | R$ 78 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (R$ 3,853) | R$ 1,525 | + 153% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 538) | R$ 438 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 47) | R$ 16 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (R$ 438) | R$ 217 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 192) | R$ 176 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (R$ 399) | R$ 310 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 563) | R$ 243 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,949 (R$ 175,031) | R$ 87,541 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.32 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (R$ 170) | R$ 208 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (R$ 116) | R$ 38 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 146) | R$ 241 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.34 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.69 | + 334% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (R$ 74) | R$ 40 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 195) | R$ 101 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 99) | R$ 51 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (R$ 421) | R$ 234 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 312) | R$ 179 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (R$ 3,706) | R$ 3,010 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (R$ 1.46) | R$ 1.31 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (R$ 325) | R$ 114 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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