Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (198元) | 46元 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (79元) | 40元 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (38元) | 16元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (21元) | 19元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (30元) | 11元 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (32元) | 63元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (20元) | 6元 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (65元) | 118元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (13元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (11,743元) | 15,059元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (7,956元) | 9,006元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (652元) | 421元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (10,062元) | 7,547元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (6,409元) | 4,347元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (544元) | 262元 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (266元) | 115元 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (2,985元) | 1,143元 | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (724元) | 589元 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 39元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (70元) | 51元 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (609元) | 529元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (437元) | 248元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (656元) | 626元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (571元) | 828元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (205,024元) | 161,247元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (10元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (189元) | 204元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (23元) | 39元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (151元) | 27元 | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (91元) | 53元 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (35元) | 34元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (25元) | 13元 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (119元) | 74元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (340元) | 265元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (127元) | 110元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (213元) | 1,294元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (888元) | 348元 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (81元) | 79元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (17元) | 29元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (27元) | 18元 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (4,824元) | 3,321元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (4.11元) | 0.20元 | + 1954% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (407元) | 410元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (40元) | 24元 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,402 prices entered by 143 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 35% more expensive than in China
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