Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 160) | R$ 39 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.63 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 49 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.51 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (R$ 10,407) | R$ 4,092 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (R$ 9,344) | R$ 2,678 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (R$ 595) | R$ 704 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (R$ 6,975) | R$ 2,978 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (R$ 4,718) | R$ 1,945 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (R$ 438) | R$ 542 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 90 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (R$ 2,505) | R$ 1,826 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (R$ 766) | R$ 623 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 33 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 74) | R$ 22 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (R$ 511) | R$ 287 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (R$ 193) | R$ 270 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 638) | R$ 415 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (R$ 766) | R$ 330 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (R$ 140,420) | R$ 116,717 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 22 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 51 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 303 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 24 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.76 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 61 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (R$ 383) | R$ 114 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 133) | R$ 61 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (R$ 511) | R$ 237 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (R$ 638) | R$ 237 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 32 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (R$ 4,048) | R$ 3,732 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 1.58 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R$ 342) | R$ 139 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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