Cost of living in Malta compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (101 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (40 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (3.54 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (16 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (3.86 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (10 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (4.70 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (33 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (3.26 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,816 (7,006 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (5,486 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (381 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (4,953 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (3,446 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (317 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (135 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (1,514 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (367 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (27 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (35 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (309 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (222 ₪) | 208 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (333 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (289 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (103,973 ₪) | 140,393 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (5.18 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (96 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (76 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 332 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (46 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (5.39 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (60 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (172 ₪) | 167 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (64 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (108 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (450 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (41 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (13 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (2,446 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (2.08 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 1451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (207 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (20 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 902 prices entered by 107 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Israel
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