Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (121元) | 43元 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 37元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (42元) | 17元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (24元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (23元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (44元) | 48元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (22元) | 13元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (22元) | 6元 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (52元) | 97元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (13元) | 9元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,515 (10,698元) | 13,898元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (7,087元) | 8,379元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (650元) | 462元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (7,006元) | 6,525元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (5,429元) | 4,376元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (345元) | 516元 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (326元) | 140元 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (2,118元) | 1,829元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (672元) | 546元 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (49元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (64元) | 66元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (804元) | 511元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (406元) | 288元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (494元) | 654元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (1,248元) | 844元 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (136,463元) | 148,501元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (505元) | 206元 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (21元) | 28元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (140元) | 27元 | + 418% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (85元) | 30元 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (26元) | 19元 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (32元) | 44元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (11元) | 21元 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (110元) | 82元 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (268元) | 260元 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (121元) | 122元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (198元) | 417元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (635元) | 319元 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (85元) | 90元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (12元) | 31元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (24元) | 19元 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (4,478元) | 2,968元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (3.81元) | 0.24元 | + 1461% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (494元) | 410元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (37元) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,242 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 37% more expensive than in China
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