- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 18% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.07) | €4.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.79) | €0.95 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.84) | €2.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (€3.51) | €2.39 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.54) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.98) | €2.50 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.44) | €1.10 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (€2.70) | €1.46 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.70) | €1.60 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.88) | €0.97 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in United States is 40% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (€1,787) | €1,649 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,574 (€1,385) | €858 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€155) | €84 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,581 (€1,392) | €979 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (€985) | €664 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€108) | €51 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€297) | €379 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€105) | €121 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €8 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 15% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €101 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€102) | €96 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 56% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,032 (€19,396) | €21,690 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.65) | €1.33 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €25 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 71% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €18 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €14 | + 582% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.98) | €3.99 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€3.10) | €3.29 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (€4.45) | €4.54 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.04) | €1.63 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.62) | €2.88 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €33 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €16 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (€146) | €72 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €48 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.27) | €2.62 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (€5.13) | €2.88 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€378) | €634 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €53 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.60 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 32% more expensive than in Malta
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