Cost of living in Malta compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Q132) | Q81 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q78) | Q44 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Q36) | Q22 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Q9) | Q11 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Q24) | Q16 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Q23) | Q9 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Q89) | Q30 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Q23) | Q15 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Q17) | Q11 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (Q18) | Q15 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q67) | Q90 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Q17) | Q14 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Q9) | Q8 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 93% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (Q14,595) | Q6,545 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (Q9,493) | Q3,437 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (Q808) | Q468 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Q9,199) | Q4,411 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (Q7,290) | Q2,110 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Q494) | Q280 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Q268) | Q264 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Q6,124) | Q3,055 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Q855) | Q683 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Q85) | Q80 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Q74) | Q38 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Q696) | Q460 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Q305) | Q296 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Q634) | Q725 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Q895) | Q777 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 88% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (Q230,812) | Q138,741 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Q13) | Q6 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (Q287) | Q124 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Q54) | Q44 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Q184) | Q124 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Q232) | Q250 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Q51) | Q48 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Q35) | Q34 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Q42) | Q47 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Q15) | Q16 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Q25) | Q17 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Q93) | Q77 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Q310) | Q176 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q157) | Q83 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Q669) | Q196 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Q496) | Q460 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Q58) | Q61 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (Q18) | Q34 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Q28) | Q35 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Q5,891) | Q5,407 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Q2.32) | Q1.28 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Q517) | Q353 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (Q32) | Q27 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 620 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 61% more expensive than in Guatemala
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