Cost of living in Malta compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (R$ 135) | R$ 36 | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 35 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 5.51 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.75 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.92 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 44) | R$ 44 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (R$ 4.39) | R$ 4.95 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,778 (R$ 9,237) | R$ 3,751 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (R$ 7,389) | R$ 2,470 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (R$ 513) | R$ 622 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (R$ 6,671) | R$ 2,715 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (R$ 4,641) | R$ 1,674 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (R$ 427) | R$ 613 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (R$ 182) | R$ 91 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (R$ 2,039) | R$ 1,945 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (R$ 623) | R$ 659 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 21 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (R$ 416) | R$ 258 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (R$ 130) | R$ 251 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 448) | R$ 403 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (R$ 390) | R$ 313 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (R$ 140,025) | R$ 117,955 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (R$ 125) | R$ 234 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (R$ 103) | R$ 44 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 257 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 23 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.33 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 81) | R$ 55 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malta | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 232) | R$ 111 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 125) | R$ 64 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (R$ 145) | R$ 239 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (R$ 606) | R$ 199 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (R$ 3,295) | R$ 4,422 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 1.26 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R$ 278) | R$ 131 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 50% more expensive than in Brazil
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