Cost of living in Malta compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Malta is 114% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (Shilling3,665) | Shilling623 | + 488% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Shilling1,759) | Shilling1,097 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Shilling586) | Shilling512 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Shilling154) | Shilling125 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (Shilling389) | Shilling300 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (Shilling331) | Shilling81 | + 308% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Shilling1,026) | Shilling691 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Shilling366) | Shilling224 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Shilling293) | Shilling106 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (Shilling257) | Shilling236 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Shilling1,759) | Shilling1,531 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Shilling293) | Shilling180 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Shilling220) | Shilling69 | + 221% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Malta is 80% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (Shilling259,219) | Shilling136,525 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (Shilling214,595) | Shilling60,816 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (Shilling13,662) | Shilling7,965 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (Shilling160,191) | Shilling52,746 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (Shilling108,356) | Shilling25,285 | + 329% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (Shilling10,050) | Shilling2,500 | + 302% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (Shilling2,199) | Shilling5,475 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (Shilling57,528) | Shilling20,000 | + 188% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Shilling17,591) | Shilling15,000 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Shilling1,026) | Shilling1,000 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Shilling1,690) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 130% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Shilling11,727) | Shilling2,224 | + 427% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Shilling4,439) | Shilling3,063 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Shilling14,659) | Shilling6,171 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Shilling17,591) | Shilling6,290 | + 180% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Malta is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Shilling3,950,831) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Shilling196) | Shilling200 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (Shilling3,285) | Shilling4,328 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 35% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Shilling1,759) | Shilling1,000 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Shilling2,932) | Shilling1,800 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Shilling2,199) | Shilling2,960 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Shilling1,759) | Shilling200 | + 780% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (Shilling440) | Shilling313 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Shilling478) | Shilling1,100 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (Shilling420) | Shilling237 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (Shilling366) | Shilling150 | + 144% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Shilling2,199) | Shilling1,247 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 190% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 190% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Malta | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Shilling8,795) | Shilling2,138 | + 311% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Shilling3,054) | Shilling1,561 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (Shilling11,727) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Shilling14,659) | Shilling4,289 | + 242% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Shilling1,319) | Shilling795 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Shilling513) | Shilling305 | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (Shilling478) | Shilling262 | + 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Shilling92,963) | Shilling80,000 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Shilling79) | Shilling3.76 | + 2005% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Shilling7,852) | Shilling5,916 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Shilling779) | Shilling337 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 260 prices entered by 46 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Kenya
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