Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,653) | ¥1,030 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,005) | ¥723 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (¥473) | ¥464 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (¥111) | ¥214 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (¥309) | ¥290 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (¥299) | ¥501 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,156) | ¥1,191 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥302) | ¥734 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (¥219) | ¥385 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (¥184) | ¥257 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥864) | ¥1,788 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (¥223) | ¥217 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (¥116) | ¥244 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (¥189,302) | ¥202,435 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (¥123,136) | ¥119,039 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (¥10,477) | ¥14,600 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (¥119,317) | ¥132,624 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (¥85,670) | ¥114,972 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (¥6,403) | ¥10,415 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥3,478) | ¥3,407 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (¥79,427) | ¥35,637 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,093) | ¥10,420 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,100) | ¥665 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥962) | ¥1,845 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥9,028) | ¥5,921 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥3,957) | ¥4,587 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (¥8,227) | ¥8,447 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (¥11,607) | ¥13,816 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,006 (¥2,531,035) | ¥2,936,380 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (¥167) | ¥143 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,057) | ¥9,719 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (¥694) | ¥1,375 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥2,385) | ¥807 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (¥2,389) | ¥8,290 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (¥656) | ¥543 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (¥518) | ¥696 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥548) | ¥558 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥196) | ¥186 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (¥331) | ¥229 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,280) | ¥2,634 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,015) | ¥3,927 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,895) | ¥3,170 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥8,675) | ¥10,399 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (¥6,437) | ¥7,477 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (¥691) | ¥1,286 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (¥215) | ¥495 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (¥368) | ¥522 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥76,411) | ¥47,253 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥30) | ¥26 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (¥5,824) | ¥8,663 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (¥638) | ¥480 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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