Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (111元) | 54元 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 36元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (31元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (20元) | 14元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (19元) | 8元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (75元) | 56元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (20元) | 13元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (14元) | 7元 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (15元) | 6元 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (56元) | 109元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (14元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (12,288元) | 7,537元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (7,993元) | 4,597元 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (680元) | 416元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (7,745元) | 6,994元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (6,138元) | 3,863元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (416元) | 264元 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (226元) | 87元 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (5,156元) | 2,180元 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (720元) | 614元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (71元) | 46元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (62元) | 45元 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (586元) | 370元 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (257元) | 226元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (534元) | 582元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (753元) | 519元 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (194,337元) | 160,747元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (11元) | 6元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (242元) | 177元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (45元) | 29元 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (155元) | 35元 | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (196元) | 488元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (43元) | 31元 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (36元) | 33元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (13元) | 9元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (21元) | 10元 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (78元) | 86元 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (261元) | 195元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (132元) | 95元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (563元) | 996元 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (418元) | 413元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (49元) | 71元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (15元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (24元) | 32元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (4,960元) | 3,170元 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.96元) | 0.55元 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (435元) | 370元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (27元) | 22元 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,872 prices entered by 208 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 40% more expensive than in China
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