Cost of living in Malta compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 79% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₡ 13,532) | ₡ 6,148 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₡ 6,608) | ₡ 3,966 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.89 (₡ 4,355) | ₡ 1,833 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (₡ 874) | ₡ 841 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (₡ 3,551) | ₡ 1,738 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (₡ 2,833) | ₡ 1,084 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₡ 4,735) | ₡ 2,436 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.43 (₡ 2,536) | ₡ 1,993 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (₡ 2,441) | ₡ 945 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 (₡ 1,520) | ₡ 1,047 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₡ 5,918) | ₡ 9,442 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (₡ 1,361) | ₡ 1,534 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.94 (₡ 1,433) | ₡ 727 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 153% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,494 (₡ 1,845,056) | ₡ 576,198 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,519 (₡ 1,123,568) | ₡ 282,668 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (₡ 62,052) | ₡ 37,372 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,219 (₡ 901,696) | ₡ 491,271 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €773 (₡ 571,553) | ₡ 233,712 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (₡ 44,386) | ₡ 25,480 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (₡ 38,402) | ₡ 15,445 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (₡ 487,655) | ₡ 199,597 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₡ 68,105) | ₡ 60,172 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₡ 6,754) | ₡ 4,622 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₡ 5,907) | ₡ 2,222 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 124% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 (₡ 86,923) | ₡ 36,583 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (₡ 45,000) | ₡ 21,003 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 (₡ 106,031) | ₡ 54,069 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 (₡ 139,321) | ₡ 50,240 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,388 (₡ 13,602,565) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₡ 1,036) | ₡ 588 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₡ 22,331) | ₡ 23,064 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₡ 4,264) | ₡ 4,978 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₡ 14,645) | ₡ 6,819 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₡ 18,494) | ₡ 44,377 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₡ 4,030) | ₡ 3,034 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₡ 2,774) | ₡ 2,399 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₡ 3,362) | ₡ 3,440 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₡ 1,204) | ₡ 1,593 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (₡ 2,029) | ₡ 1,319 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₡ 7,398) | ₡ 7,324 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 136% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₡ 44,386) | ₡ 13,020 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₡ 17,469) | ₡ 5,929 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₡ 53,263) | ₡ 16,811 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (₡ 54,733) | ₡ 28,959 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₡ 6,992) | ₡ 3,957 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (₡ 2,296) | ₡ 2,206 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (₡ 2,128) | ₡ 1,416 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₡ 469,137) | ₡ 302,259 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₡ 399) | ₡ 45 | + 780% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (₡ 51,002) | ₡ 37,582 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (₡ 2,959) | ₡ 2,221 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,381 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 89% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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