Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (€5.23) | €4.00 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.98) | €1.05 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (€4.17) | €2.65 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (€4.18) | €2.26 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (€4.07) | €2.50 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.77) | €1.75 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €12 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (€2.69) | €2.00 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (€2.56) | €1.50 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in United States is 82% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (€2,762) | €1,768 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (€2,117) | €1,464 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€204) | €93 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (€1,885) | €1,093 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (€1,436) | €739 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€136) | €69 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €15 | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (€269) | €392 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (€133) | €120 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€27) | €12 | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in United States is 8% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (€53) | €80 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€48) | €30 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €100 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (€120) | €120 | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (€26,103) | €26,952 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.90) | €1.34 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€68) | €22 | + 202% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 63% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€19) | €20 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€128) | €15 | + 753% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (€4.60) | €3.00 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.26 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (€4.53) | €2.87 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (€2.17) | €2.50 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €15 | + 80% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 7% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €60 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €21 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (€190) | €80 | + 137% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (€91) | €100 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (€5.12) | €3.50 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €3.26 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (€465) | €634 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.34) | €0.54 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (€61) | €54 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €5.31 | + 76% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 38% more expensive than in Malta
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