- Cost of Living
- Malta
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (105元) | 51元 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (31元) | 15元 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (21元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (18元) | 8元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (60元) | 58元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (19元) | 13元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (11元) | 5.63元 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (50元) | 114元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (14元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (7元) | 12元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,372 (10,653元) | 9,408元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €849 (6,594元) | 4,307元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (651元) | 439元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (7,160元) | 5,706元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (5,241元) | 3,520元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (388元) | 311元 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (222元) | 86元 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (2,788元) | 2,153元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (845元) | 681元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (87元) | 37元 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (59元) | 38元 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (582元) | 553元 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (295元) | 260元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (718元) | 624元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (691元) | 694元 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,301 (188,649元) | 143,509元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (200元) | 156元 | + 28% | |
| 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 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (142元) | 30元 | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (188元) | 493元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (31元) | 29元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (35元) | 36元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (13元) | 9元 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (18元) | 14元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (84元) | 59元 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (244元) | 148元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (126元) | 86元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (559元) | 752元 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (369元) | 367元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (51元) | 59元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (24元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (4,923元) | 3,239元 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.94元) | 0.99元 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (379元) | 309元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (42元) | 20元 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 30% more expensive than in China
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