Cost of living in Malta compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Malta is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (C$37) | C$24 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (C$18) | C$14 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.54) | C$3.28 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (C$3.90) | C$5.88 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (C$3.32) | C$5.56 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (C$3.68) | C$5.47 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (C$2.94) | C$3.31 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (C$2.57) | C$4.03 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (C$18) | C$21 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (C$2.94) | C$3.23 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (C$2.21) | C$2.58 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Malta is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (C$2,600) | C$2,889 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (C$2,152) | C$2,295 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (C$137) | C$240 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (C$1,606) | C$2,062 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (C$1,087) | C$1,501 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (C$101) | C$128 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$65 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (C$577) | C$401 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (C$176) | C$213 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$30 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Malta is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$118) | C$80 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$57 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$147) | C$147 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$176) | C$173 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (C$39,620) | C$33,546 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.97) | C$1.60 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (C$33) | C$106 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$11 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (C$29) | C$24 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (C$22) | C$103 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (C$18) | C$10 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (C$4.80) | C$6 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (C$4.22) | C$4.45 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (C$3.68) | C$3.63 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (C$88) | C$68 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$31 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (C$118) | C$217 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (C$147) | C$129 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$15 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (C$5.15) | C$5.88 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (C$4.80) | C$8 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (C$932) | C$808 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (C$0.79) | C$0.44 | + 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$79) | C$67 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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