Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Malta is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥4,061) | ¥1,019 | + 298% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥1,949) | ¥764 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥650) | ¥514 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥171) | ¥215 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (¥431) | ¥319 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (¥366) | ¥625 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,137) | ¥1,190 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥406) | ¥545 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥410 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (¥284) | ¥292 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,949) | ¥1,440 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥204 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥244) | ¥176 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Malta is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (¥287,244) | ¥221,430 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (¥237,796) | ¥111,860 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (¥15,139) | ¥20,251 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (¥177,510) | ¥190,034 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (¥120,070) | ¥84,192 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (¥11,136) | ¥28,514 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥2,437) | ¥3,357 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (¥63,748) | ¥52,125 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥19,493) | ¥15,714 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,137) | ¥1,018 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,873) | ¥1,314 | + 43% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥12,995) | ¥8,530 | + 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,919) | ¥4,983 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥16,244) | ¥9,702 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (¥19,493) | ¥11,426 | + 71% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (¥4,377,978) | ¥2,882,200 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥218) | ¥170 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (¥3,640) | ¥9,799 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (¥1,949) | ¥1,555 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥3,249) | ¥2,993 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥2,437) | ¥6,000 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (¥1,949) | ¥1,706 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (¥487) | ¥842 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (¥530) | ¥600 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (¥466) | ¥192 | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (¥406) | ¥203 | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥2,437) | ¥4,236 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,746) | ¥5,211 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥3,384) | ¥3,676 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (¥12,995) | ¥4,122 | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥16,244) | ¥8,391 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,462) | ¥961 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥569) | ¥499 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (¥530) | ¥656 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥103,014) | ¥51,754 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (¥88) | ¥52 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥8,700) | ¥8,705 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (¥863) | ¥564 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 793 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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