Cost of living in Malta compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 162% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (E£ 863) | E£ 215 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 342) | E£ 121 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (E£ 164) | E£ 93 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (E£ 30) | E£ 26 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (E£ 92) | E£ 50 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (E£ 132) | E£ 12 | + 1025% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (E£ 141) | E£ 67 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (E£ 33) | E£ 33 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (E£ 89) | E£ 10 | + 766% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (E£ 40) | E£ 44 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 282) | E£ 338 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (E£ 55) | E£ 17 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 336% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 336% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (E£ 51,072) | E£ 12,207 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (E£ 34,601) | E£ 5,963 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (E£ 2,836) | E£ 1,207 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (E£ 43,763) | E£ 7,278 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (E£ 27,872) | E£ 4,450 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (E£ 2,367) | E£ 1,066 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (E£ 1,158) | E£ 215 | + 439% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (E£ 12,984) | E£ 7,226 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (E£ 3,150) | E£ 4,091 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 232) | E£ 163 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (E£ 304) | E£ 87 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 53% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (E£ 2,647) | E£ 575 | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,900) | E£ 1,504 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (E£ 2,854) | E£ 1,747 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (E£ 2,481) | E£ 2,140 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (E£ 891,696) | E£ 799,839 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (E£ 44) | E£ 10 | + 334% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (E£ 823) | E£ 524 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 122% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (E£ 99) | E£ 39 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (E£ 655) | E£ 87 | + 650% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 322 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (E£ 397) | E£ 83 | + 377% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 124) | E£ 70 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (E£ 150) | E£ 76 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (E£ 109) | E£ 26 | + 316% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (E£ 46) | E£ 34 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (E£ 519) | E£ 110 | + 372% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 186% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Malta | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (E£ 1,479) | E£ 415 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 550) | E£ 194 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (E£ 926) | E£ 961 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (E£ 3,861) | E£ 621 | + 522% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (E£ 351) | E£ 128 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (E£ 73) | E£ 59 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (E£ 115) | E£ 83 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (E£ 20,982) | E£ 21,837 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (E£ 18) | E£ 3.67 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (E£ 1,772) | E£ 705 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (E£ 176) | E£ 50 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,550 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 146% more expensive than in Egypt
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