Cost of living in Malta compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 37% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (62 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (2.17 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (7 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (9 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (2.37 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (6 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (2.88 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (20 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (3.92 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (2.00 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 83% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (3,654 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (2,476 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (203 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (3,131 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (1,994 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (169 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (83 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (929 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (225 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (22 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 260% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 260% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (189 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 373% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (136 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 444% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (204 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (178 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 34% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (63,797 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (3.18 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (62 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 85% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (47 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 565% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 70 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (28 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 373% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (8 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (3.30 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (37 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 384% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 116% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malta | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (106 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (39 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (66 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (276 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 451% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (25 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (5.21 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (1,501 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (1.28 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 574% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (127 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 114 prices entered by 15 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 69% more expensive than in Fiji
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