Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 18% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.69 (€5.27) | €4.97 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.01) | €0.98 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.03 (€4.66) | €2.65 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (€4.33) | €2.86 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.47 (€4.14) | €1.00 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.33 (€2.16) | €2.69 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (€2.87) | €1.22 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€14) | €9 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (€2.67) | €1.66 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (€2.59) | €0.84 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in United States is 67% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,141 (€2,911) | €1,778 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,417 (€2,241) | €1,422 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€207) | €99 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,089 (€1,937) | €1,284 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,601 (€1,484) | €893 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (€134) | €82 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€62) | €35 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (€279) | €392 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (€132) | €120 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€29) | €11 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 29% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€55) | €80 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€49) | €25 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€91) | €86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (€126) | €75 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 77% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,071 (€26,020) | €26,952 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.95) | €1.34 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (€75) | €24 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 28% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €3.00 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €20 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (€131) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (€4.41) | €3.75 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.92) | €3.00 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.83 (€4.47) | €3.12 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€2.09) | €1.40 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €16 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €45 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (€210) | €28 | + 648% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€88) | €117 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €11 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (€5.10) | €2.20 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €3.41 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $610 (€565) | €634 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.21) | €0.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (€64) | €54 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €5.31 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 37% more expensive than in Malta
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