Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (104元) | 46元 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (30元) | 15元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (19元) | 14元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (19元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (73元) | 59元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (19元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (12元) | 5.17元 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (54元) | 112元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (11,889元) | 9,398元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (7,734元) | 4,947元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (658元) | 431元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (7,494元) | 5,740元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (5,381元) | 3,030元 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (402元) | 277元 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (218元) | 96元 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (4,989元) | 2,464元 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (697元) | 561元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (69元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (60元) | 47元 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (567元) | 481元 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (248元) | 250元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (517元) | 647元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (729元) | 620元 | + 18% | |
| 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 | €21,006 (158,967元) | 134,340元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (11元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (192元) | 149元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (44元) | 37元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (150元) | 46元 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (150元) | 347元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (41元) | 62元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (33元) | 47元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (34元) | 31元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (21元) | 12元 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (80元) | 71元 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (252元) | 177元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (119元) | 100元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (545元) | 1,029元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (404元) | 395元 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (43元) | 68元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (13元) | 33元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (23元) | 31元 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (4,799元) | 3,256元 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.89元) | 0.31元 | + 510% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (366元) | 335元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (37元) | 22元 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 29% more expensive than in China
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