- Cost of Living
- Malta
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (100元) | 53元 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 33元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (31元) | 15元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (7元) | 16元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (20元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (18元) | 8元 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (61元) | 63元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (19元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (10元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (10元) | 5.64元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 114元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (11,324元) | 9,680元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (6,539元) | 4,478元 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (638元) | 425元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (7,119元) | 5,710元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (5,166元) | 3,523元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (369元) | 304元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (212元) | 88元 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (2,817元) | 2,242元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (854元) | 678元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (58元) | 40元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (60元) | 39元 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (589元) | 554元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (298元) | 280元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (725元) | 614元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (698元) | 672元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (179,430元) | 145,666元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (199元) | 154元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (47元) | 26元 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (144元) | 32元 | + 349% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (190元) | 425元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (31元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (85元) | 59元 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (244元) | 159元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (128元) | 86元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (565元) | 723元 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (362元) | 375元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (52元) | 60元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (19元) | 34元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (25元) | 34元 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (4,976元) | 3,310元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.96元) | 0.98元 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (400元) | 300元 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (44元) | 20元 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,555 prices entered by 588 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 28% more expensive than in China
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