Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 8% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€14) | €17 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€8) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (€4.03) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.80) | €1.16 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (€2.57) | €3.80 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (€3.79) | €3.29 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.51) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (€3.31) | €3.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (€1.71) | €3.13 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (€2.73) | €1.88 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (€1.81) | €1.90 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (€2.08) | €1.89 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in United States is 21% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,368 (€2,089) | €2,185 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,811 (€1,597) | €1,385 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (€167) | €92 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,676 (€1,479) | €1,100 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,276 (€1,126) | €773 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (€112) | €46 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (€48) | €46 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (€251) | €300 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (€114) | €95 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€21) | €8 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€43) | €114 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€38) | €57 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€79) | €135 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (€99) | €177 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 38% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,777 (€20,976) | €19,327 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (€0.74) | €1.40 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (€67) | €33 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 58% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.00 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€96) | €20 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.90) | €5.45 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (€3.44) | €3.06 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.64) | €4.54 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (€3.50) | €1.63 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (€1.67) | €1.40 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€21) | €13 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 23% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€43) | €50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€23) | €22 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€147) | €28 | + 427% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (€70) | €74 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (€4.33) | €2.91 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.93 (€5.23) | €3.13 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $442 (€390) | €634 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.54 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€44) | €69 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.56 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 5% more expensive than in Malta
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