Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,794) | ¥954 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,052) | ¥699 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (¥494) | ¥444 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (¥116) | ¥200 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (¥324) | ¥253 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (¥313) | ¥622 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,209) | ¥903 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥316) | ¥771 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (¥229) | ¥384 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (¥245) | ¥306 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥904) | ¥1,331 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (¥232) | ¥199 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (¥122) | ¥226 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (¥198,105) | ¥268,095 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (¥128,862) | ¥150,794 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (¥10,964) | ¥23,880 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (¥124,866) | ¥140,127 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (¥98,958) | ¥77,433 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (¥6,700) | ¥12,855 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥3,639) | ¥4,197 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (¥83,121) | ¥63,991 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,608) | ¥10,809 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,151) | ¥901 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥1,007) | ¥2,418 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥9,448) | ¥6,941 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥4,141) | ¥4,416 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (¥8,610) | ¥8,088 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (¥12,147) | ¥12,131 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (¥3,133,009) | ¥2,676,280 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (¥178) | ¥135 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (¥3,897) | ¥10,384 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (¥727) | ¥1,225 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥2,496) | ¥1,626 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,152) | ¥6,148 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (¥687) | ¥812 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥473) | ¥655 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥573) | ¥501 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥205) | ¥170 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (¥346) | ¥229 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,261) | ¥2,983 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,202) | ¥3,633 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,127) | ¥3,657 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥9,079) | ¥12,969 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (¥6,736) | ¥6,422 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (¥786) | ¥1,122 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (¥244) | ¥445 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (¥385) | ¥556 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥79,964) | ¥52,544 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥32) | ¥40 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (¥7,015) | ¥9,497 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (¥433) | ¥525 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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