Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (188元) | 37元 | + 413% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (90元) | 37元 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (30元) | 14元 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (17元) | 11元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (53元) | 50元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (15元) | 6元 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (13元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (90元) | 91元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (15元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (12,260元) | 15,575元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (11,008元) | 7,361元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (701元) | 505元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (8,217元) | 6,729元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (5,558元) | 3,858元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (516元) | 296元 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (113元) | 103元 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (2,951元) | 1,460元 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (902元) | 553元 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 44元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (87元) | 59元 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (602元) | 418元 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (228元) | 296元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (752元) | 568元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (902元) | 705元 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (202,663元) | 149,987元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (158元) | 232元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (90元) | 51元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (150元) | 84元 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (113元) | 119元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (90元) | 67元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 57元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (25元) | 29元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (22元) | 8元 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (19元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (113元) | 82元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (451元) | 215元 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (157元) | 111元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (602元) | 341元 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (752元) | 282元 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 81元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (26元) | 28元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (31元) | 17元 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (4,769元) | 3,924元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (4.06元) | 1.39元 | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (403元) | 428元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (44元) | 25元 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 918 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 33% more expensive than in China
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