- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,541) | ¥1,057 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥995) | ¥671 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (¥557) | ¥497 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (¥120) | ¥205 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.70 (¥342) | ¥301 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (¥303) | ¥808 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥972) | ¥924 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥316) | ¥749 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (¥139) | ¥429 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (¥185) | ¥282 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥932) | ¥1,659 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (¥202) | ¥198 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (¥123) | ¥206 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,649 (¥208,369) | ¥224,805 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (¥108,478) | ¥128,074 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (¥10,654) | ¥19,331 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €979 (¥123,765) | ¥124,565 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (¥83,951) | ¥88,209 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (¥6,401) | ¥13,050 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥3,432) | ¥4,177 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (¥47,930) | ¥58,983 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (¥15,244) | ¥15,842 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,027) | ¥748 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥973) | ¥1,978 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥10,533) | ¥8,366 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,056) | ¥4,198 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥12,731) | ¥8,351 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (¥12,166) | ¥14,989 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,690 (¥2,741,629) | ¥2,383,290 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (¥168) | ¥138 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,207) | ¥10,566 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥758) | ¥1,278 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,316) | ¥1,019 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (¥1,822) | ¥4,575 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (¥505) | ¥491 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (¥415) | ¥645 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥574) | ¥499 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥206) | ¥132 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (¥365) | ¥261 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,456) | ¥3,117 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,118) | ¥4,427 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,987) | ¥3,435 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (¥9,101) | ¥10,226 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,014) | ¥7,878 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥830) | ¥957 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (¥331) | ¥474 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (¥364) | ¥598 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (¥80,158) | ¥53,237 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥32) | ¥47 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (¥6,693) | ¥10,366 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (¥708) | ¥466 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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