- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,735) | ¥1,054 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,033) | ¥698 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (¥504) | ¥436 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (¥114) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (¥332) | ¥285 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (¥288) | ¥777 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥991) | ¥910 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (¥309) | ¥697 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (¥164) | ¥414 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (¥184) | ¥265 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥872) | ¥1,538 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (¥225) | ¥203 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (¥128) | ¥198 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (¥184,819) | ¥231,808 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (¥106,721) | ¥125,591 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (¥10,406) | ¥21,159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (¥118,038) | ¥113,754 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €672 (¥86,011) | ¥74,885 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (¥6,015) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥3,458) | ¥4,134 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (¥45,985) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (¥13,932) | ¥16,830 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥940) | ¥693 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥986) | ¥1,827 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥9,607) | ¥6,829 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,872) | ¥4,215 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,839) | ¥8,321 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (¥11,397) | ¥13,972 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (¥2,928,503) | ¥2,590,890 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥171) | ¥145 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,249) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥768) | ¥1,278 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,346) | ¥1,016 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (¥3,108) | ¥3,622 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (¥511) | ¥630 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (¥421) | ¥707 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥582) | ¥455 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥208) | ¥137 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (¥300) | ¥217 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,384) | ¥2,939 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (¥3,988) | ¥4,035 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,087) | ¥3,358 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥9,220) | ¥12,964 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (¥5,909) | ¥7,899 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥841) | ¥880 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (¥309) | ¥491 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (¥404) | ¥560 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (¥81,208) | ¥49,094 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥32) | ¥56 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥6,533) | ¥10,296 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (¥717) | ¥468 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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