- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 24% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (kr101) | kr124 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (kr60) | kr76 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (kr29) | kr41 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (kr7) | kr9 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (kr19) | kr33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (kr17) | kr19 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (kr58) | kr55 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (kr18) | kr19 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (kr10) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (kr11) | kr12 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr51) | kr81 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (kr13) | kr19 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (kr7) | kr13 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (kr10,778) | kr14,833 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (kr6,224) | kr11,101 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (kr607) | kr1,054 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (kr6,884) | kr10,287 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (kr4,917) | kr6,645 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (kr351) | kr1,730 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (kr202) | kr209 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (kr2,682) | kr3,354 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (kr812) | kr777 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr55) | kr54 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (kr58) | kr173 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (kr560) | kr719 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (kr284) | kr311 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (kr690) | kr868 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (kr665) | kr1,258 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (kr170,786) | kr257,340 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (kr189) | kr531 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (kr45) | kr53 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (kr137) | kr90 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (kr181) | kr415 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (kr30) | kr44 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (kr25) | kr22 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (kr34) | kr24 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (kr12) | kr13 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (kr17) | kr15 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (kr81) | kr235 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (kr233) | kr380 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr122) | kr195 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (kr538) | kr721 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (kr345) | kr666 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr49) | kr93 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (kr18) | kr41 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (kr24) | kr46 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (kr4,736) | kr4,119 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (kr1.87) | kr1.01 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (kr381) | kr241 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (kr42) | kr44 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 31% cheaper than in Denmark
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