Cost of living in Malta compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 24% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q134) | Q96 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q59) | Q48 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (Q42) | Q26 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Q8) | Q13 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (Q26) | Q19 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (Q25) | Q11 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q48) | Q36 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (Q24) | Q19 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.35 (Q26) | Q11 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (Q9) | Q11 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q64) | Q119 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Q13) | Q16 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (Q9) | Q9 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 38% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 (Q11,311) | Q8,124 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €952 (Q7,353) | Q4,825 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (Q711) | Q504 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (Q7,666) | Q5,319 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (Q5,941) | Q2,665 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (Q434) | Q402 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Q270) | Q237 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Q3,032) | Q3,320 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Q736) | Q660 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Q54) | Q116 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Q71) | Q32 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 27% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Q618) | Q431 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Q444) | Q311 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €51 (Q398) | Q712 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Q580) | Q484 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (Q149,330) | Q163,750 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (Q10) | Q10 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Q553) | Q430 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Q23) | Q37 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Q153) | Q227 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q212 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Q93) | Q41 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Q29) | Q39 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Q35) | Q33 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Q13) | Q20 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Q11) | Q17 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Q121) | Q86 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 96% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Q323) | Q132 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q129) | Q78 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Q216) | Q278 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (Q675) | Q315 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Q76) | Q52 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (Q12) | Q31 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (Q26) | Q19 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Q4,900) | Q2,756 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Q4.17) | Q1.22 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Q541) | Q386 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Q41) | Q24 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 926 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala
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