Cost of living in Malta compared to Ghana
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Malta is 79% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (GH₵352) | GH₵92 | + 280% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (GH₵169) | GH₵81 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (GH₵56) | GH₵49 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (GH₵15) | GH₵34 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (GH₵37) | GH₵27 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (GH₵32) | GH₵24 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (GH₵98) | GH₵65 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (GH₵35) | GH₵29 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵31 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (GH₵25) | GH₵17 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (GH₵169) | GH₵105 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵23 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (GH₵21) | GH₵12 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Malta is 116% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (GH₵24,869) | GH₵7,981 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (GH₵20,588) | GH₵6,521 | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (GH₵1,311) | GH₵947 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (GH₵15,368) | GH₵7,347 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (GH₵10,395) | GH₵4,005 | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (GH₵964) | GH₵557 | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (GH₵211) | GH₵243 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (GH₵5,519) | GH₵5,139 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (GH₵1,688) | GH₵1,188 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (GH₵98) | GH₵63 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (GH₵162) | GH₵104 | + 57% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 10% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵1,125) | GH₵272 | + 313% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (GH₵426) | GH₵701 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵1,406) | GH₵1,668 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (GH₵1,688) | GH₵375 | + 350% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 11% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (GH₵379,031) | GH₵178,768 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (GH₵19) | GH₵13 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (GH₵315) | GH₵418 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 56% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (GH₵169) | GH₵61 | + 176% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (GH₵281) | GH₵54 | + 421% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (GH₵211) | GH₵610 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (GH₵169) | GH₵40 | + 326% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵42) | GH₵46 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (GH₵46) | GH₵49 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (GH₵40) | GH₵24 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (GH₵35) | GH₵17 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (GH₵211) | GH₵51 | + 316% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 102% more expensive than in Ghana | ||||
Malta | Ghana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (GH₵844) | GH₵247 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (GH₵293) | GH₵175 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (GH₵1,125) | GH₵256 | + 339% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (GH₵1,406) | GH₵447 | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵127) | GH₵129 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (GH₵49) | GH₵86 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (GH₵46) | GH₵14 | + 237% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (GH₵8,919) | GH₵13,653 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (GH₵8) | GH₵2.24 | + 239% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (GH₵753) | GH₵364 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (GH₵75) | GH₵21 | + 250% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 310 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 69% more expensive than in Ghana
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