Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥4,077) | ¥1,031 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥1,957) | ¥803 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥652) | ¥518 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (¥177) | ¥223 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (¥433) | ¥320 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (¥368) | ¥564 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,141) | ¥1,287 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥408) | ¥611 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥399 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (¥285) | ¥307 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,957) | ¥1,249 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥208 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥245) | ¥176 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (¥265,865) | ¥372,148 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (¥238,711) | ¥190,833 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (¥15,197) | ¥20,112 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (¥178,193) | ¥167,408 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (¥120,532) | ¥104,544 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (¥11,179) | ¥13,280 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥2,446) | ¥4,420 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (¥63,993) | ¥61,842 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥19,568) | ¥10,283 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,141) | ¥1,221 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,880) | ¥2,831 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥13,045) | ¥8,264 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,938) | ¥5,233 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥16,306) | ¥9,604 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (¥19,568) | ¥12,490 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (¥4,394,821) | ¥2,997,460 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥219) | ¥170 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (¥3,424) | ¥9,067 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (¥1,957) | ¥2,133 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥3,261) | ¥2,993 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥2,446) | ¥6,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (¥1,957) | ¥1,337 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (¥489) | ¥948 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (¥532) | ¥622 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (¥468) | ¥224 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (¥408) | ¥204 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥2,446) | ¥4,495 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,784) | ¥5,113 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥3,397) | ¥3,873 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (¥13,045) | ¥12,839 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥16,306) | ¥8,204 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,468) | ¥1,237 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥571) | ¥547 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (¥667) | ¥674 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥103,410) | ¥51,659 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (¥88) | ¥52 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥8,734) | ¥9,530 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (¥962) | ¥598 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malta is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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