Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (¥3,653) | ¥1,510 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,450) | ¥777 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (¥696) | ¥442 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (¥129) | ¥210 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (¥390) | ¥332 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥560) | ¥626 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (¥596) | ¥855 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (¥140) | ¥1,035 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (¥377) | ¥461 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (¥171) | ¥271 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,195) | ¥1,299 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (¥232) | ¥205 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (¥118) | ¥227 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (¥216,303) | ¥218,917 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (¥146,543) | ¥128,457 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (¥12,010) | ¥27,749 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (¥185,347) | ¥187,909 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (¥118,046) | ¥76,748 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (¥10,025) | ¥19,268 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (¥4,904) | ¥4,419 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (¥54,990) | ¥43,152 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥13,340) | ¥17,240 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥981) | ¥1,196 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,286) | ¥3,024 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥11,210) | ¥6,406 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (¥8,049) | ¥3,885 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (¥12,088) | ¥8,497 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥10,509) | ¥10,842 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (¥3,776,562) | ¥3,145,430 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥188) | ¥167 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (¥3,643) | ¥13,986 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥420) | ¥2,137 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥2,774) | ¥1,967 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,294 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (¥1,681) | ¥677 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥525) | ¥635 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥637) | ¥529 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (¥462) | ¥195 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (¥196) | ¥192 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,197) | ¥3,899 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (¥6,264) | ¥3,808 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,331) | ¥3,606 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (¥3,923) | ¥9,510 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (¥16,353) | ¥6,842 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,486) | ¥1,086 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (¥308) | ¥566 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (¥488) | ¥564 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥88,862) | ¥106,060 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (¥76) | ¥56 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥7,505) | ¥12,147 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (¥744) | ¥600 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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