- 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 | €13 (¥1,680) | ¥1,062 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,036) | ¥694 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (¥509) | ¥441 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (¥116) | ¥200 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (¥336) | ¥293 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (¥291) | ¥754 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,002) | ¥924 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (¥313) | ¥653 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (¥165) | ¥401 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (¥188) | ¥280 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥910) | ¥1,689 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (¥227) | ¥199 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (¥129) | ¥196 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,573 (¥203,590) | ¥216,398 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €843 (¥109,059) | ¥126,737 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (¥11,004) | ¥21,223 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (¥119,287) | ¥113,438 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €641 (¥83,016) | ¥71,567 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €49 (¥6,341) | ¥12,789 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥3,495) | ¥3,965 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (¥49,077) | ¥55,558 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (¥15,609) | ¥18,276 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥950) | ¥711 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥987) | ¥2,062 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥9,709) | ¥7,354 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,924) | ¥4,823 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥12,293) | ¥8,419 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (¥11,316) | ¥14,523 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (¥2,959,761) | ¥2,587,360 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (¥172) | ¥144 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,284) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥777) | ¥1,278 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,371) | ¥1,019 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (¥1,865) | ¥3,562 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (¥517) | ¥612 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (¥425) | ¥680 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥588) | ¥455 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥211) | ¥144 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (¥303) | ¥229 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,399) | ¥3,114 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥4,378) | ¥4,326 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,109) | ¥3,385 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥9,318) | ¥14,181 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (¥5,888) | ¥8,294 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥850) | ¥964 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.48 (¥322) | ¥479 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (¥373) | ¥586 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (¥82,075) | ¥49,094 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥32) | ¥56 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥6,603) | ¥10,897 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (¥725) | ¥468 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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