Cost of living in Malta compared to Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (C$38) | C$23 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$13 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.35) | C$2.82 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (C$4.09) | C$5.47 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (C$5.88) | C$5.01 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (C$1.47) | C$4.90 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (C$3.96) | C$2.86 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (C$1.79) | C$3.42 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$17 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (C$2.44) | C$2.79 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.24) | C$2.94 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (C$2,271) | C$2,586 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (C$1,538) | C$2,054 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (C$126) | C$236 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (C$1,946) | C$1,683 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (C$1,239) | C$1,357 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (C$105) | C$130 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$51) | C$75 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (C$577) | C$447 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$140) | C$197 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 39% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$118) | C$79 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (C$84) | C$54 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$127) | C$115 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (C$110) | C$143 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (C$39,646) | C$29,982 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.98) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$38) | C$108 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (C$4.41) | C$13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (C$29) | C$30 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (C$18) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.52) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (C$7) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (C$4.85) | C$4.12 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (C$2.05) | C$3.53 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$33 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$66) | C$68 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (C$41) | C$160 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (C$172) | C$106 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (C$3.24) | C$5.22 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (C$5.13) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (C$933) | C$722 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (C$0.79) | C$0.42 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$79) | C$62 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (C$8) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 10% cheaper than in Canada
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