Cost of living in Malta compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €12 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 | €3.65 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 | €0.98 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 | €2.99 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 | €2.65 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 | €2.41 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 | €1.52 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 | €0.90 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 | €1.75 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 | €1.27 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,424 | €1,454 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 | €1,216 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 | €162 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 | €932 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €776 | €692 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 | €122 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 | €27 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 | €369 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €100 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €6 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €15 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 64% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 | €76 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 | €36 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 | €88 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 | €115 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,158 | €22,750 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 | €1.31 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 | €70 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 | €9 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €52 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 | €3.16 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €2.18 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 | €2.33 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 | €1.33 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 | €1.64 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 56% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €36 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €22 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 | €108 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 | €56 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 | €3.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.77 | €3.62 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 | €496 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 | €0.12 | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 | €39 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 | €7 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,714 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Cost of living in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Germany
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