Cost of living in Malta compared to Costa Rica
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Malta is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₡ 13,731) | ₡ 7,179 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₡ 6,591) | ₡ 4,245 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₡ 2,197) | ₡ 2,104 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₡ 577) | ₡ 1,033 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₡ 1,458) | ₡ 2,009 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (₡ 1,239) | ₡ 1,170 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₡ 3,845) | ₡ 2,832 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₡ 1,373) | ₡ 1,735 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₡ 1,098) | ₡ 961 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (₡ 961) | ₡ 972 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₡ 6,591) | ₡ 9,064 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₡ 1,098) | ₡ 1,602 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₡ 824) | ₡ 887 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Malta is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (₡ 971,205) | ₡ 589,206 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (₡ 804,016) | ₡ 339,942 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₡ 51,185) | ₡ 36,687 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (₡ 600,182) | ₡ 378,343 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₡ 405,972) | ₡ 224,652 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₡ 37,653) | ₡ 21,419 | + 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₡ 8,238) | ₡ 13,402 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (₡ 215,538) | ₡ 192,502 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₡ 65,907) | ₡ 70,289 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 3,845) | ₡ 4,103 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₡ 6,332) | ₡ 2,235 | + 183% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Malta is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₡ 43,938) | ₡ 39,927 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₡ 16,632) | ₡ 19,656 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₡ 54,922) | ₡ 54,687 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₡ 65,907) | ₡ 47,659 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₡ 14,802,429) | ₡ 14,778,300 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₡ 736) | ₡ 703 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (₡ 12,309) | ₡ 23,869 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 18% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₡ 6,591) | ₡ 3,885 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₡ 10,984) | ₡ 7,483 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₡ 8,238) | ₡ 34,202 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₡ 6,591) | ₡ 5,144 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (₡ 1,648) | ₡ 3,186 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₡ 1,793) | ₡ 3,490 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (₡ 1,575) | ₡ 1,268 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₡ 1,373) | ₡ 1,924 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₡ 8,238) | ₡ 7,493 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 87% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 87% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Malta | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₡ 32,953) | ₡ 14,613 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₡ 11,441) | ₡ 6,915 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₡ 43,938) | ₡ 13,750 | + 220% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₡ 54,922) | ₡ 29,844 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 4,943) | ₡ 4,584 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₡ 1,922) | ₡ 3,313 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (₡ 1,793) | ₡ 1,607 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₡ 348,300) | ₡ 347,355 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₡ 297) | ₡ 38 | + 683% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₡ 29,417) | ₡ 34,947 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₡ 2,917) | ₡ 2,752 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 751 prices entered by 87 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 20% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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