Cost of living in Malta compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 13% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (kr127) | kr106 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (kr69) | kr74 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (kr42) | kr33 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (kr8) | kr10 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (kr36) | kr32 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (kr28) | kr28 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr48) | kr50 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 (kr25) | kr19 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (kr25) | kr12 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (kr14) | kr9 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (kr59) | kr85 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (kr14) | kr20 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 (kr13) | kr11 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 4% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,424 (kr18,027) | kr13,478 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 (kr10,722) | kr10,074 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (kr624) | kr1,839 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (kr9,025) | kr8,497 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €776 (kr5,772) | kr6,776 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (kr446) | kr1,188 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (kr365) | kr187 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (kr4,903) | kr2,724 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (kr685) | kr738 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr68) | kr59 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (kr59) | kr146 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 (kr874) | kr856 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (kr452) | kr335 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 (kr1,066) | kr931 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 (kr1,401) | kr1,008 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 49% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,158 (kr142,476) | kr272,522 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (kr10) | kr11 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (kr226) | kr612 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 43% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (kr43) | kr52 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (kr147) | kr103 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (kr186) | kr1,500 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (kr41) | kr42 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (kr28) | kr24 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (kr34) | kr46 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (kr12) | kr12 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (kr20) | kr13 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (kr74) | kr193 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (kr446) | kr373 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr173) | kr196 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (kr535) | kr835 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (kr594) | kr721 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr70) | kr103 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (kr24) | kr44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.77 (kr21) | kr47 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (kr4,716) | kr4,430 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (kr4.02) | kr1.00 | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (kr497) | kr240 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (kr30) | kr53 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 789 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 8% cheaper than in Denmark
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