Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 213% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 114) | R$ 28 | + 310% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (R$ 39) | R$ 8 | + 403% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.94 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.54 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.61 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.98 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 39 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.94 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.47 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 253% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,288 (R$ 14,996) | R$ 3,055 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 (R$ 9,449) | R$ 1,836 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (R$ 585) | R$ 501 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (R$ 7,762) | R$ 2,153 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (R$ 4,778) | R$ 1,313 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (R$ 359) | R$ 369 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (R$ 323) | R$ 80 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (R$ 1,966) | R$ 1,697 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 590) | R$ 480 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 17 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (R$ 746) | R$ 199 | + 275% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (R$ 376) | R$ 187 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €135 (R$ 885) | R$ 329 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (R$ 1,158) | R$ 248 | + 367% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,388 (R$ 120,511) | R$ 89,783 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.64 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (R$ 195) | R$ 222 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (R$ 130) | R$ 41 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 131) | R$ 217 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.89 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.15 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 45 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 325) | R$ 94 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 153) | R$ 53 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (R$ 184) | R$ 213 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (R$ 482) | R$ 176 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 25 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.01 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (R$ 4,156) | R$ 3,584 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (R$ 3.54) | R$ 1.32 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (R$ 452) | R$ 117 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.49 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
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