- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€3.95) | €4.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €0.95 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.77) | €2.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (€3.45) | €2.50 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.39) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (€2.91) | €2.50 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.42) | €1.25 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (€2.52) | €1.44 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.66) | €1.60 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.83) | €1.04 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in United States is 28% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (€1,741) | €1,777 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,557 (€1,336) | €906 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€150) | €84 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (€1,347) | €1,025 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (€950) | €664 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€103) | €51 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €29 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€297) | €379 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€104) | €161 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €7 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €83 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €98 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€101) | €96 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 50% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,034 (€18,906) | €21,690 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.62) | €1.34 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€74) | €25 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 67% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €18 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€95) | €14 | + 559% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.68) | €3.99 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€3.04) | €3.29 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (€4.34) | €4.54 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (€2.90) | €1.50 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.58) | €2.88 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €36 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€143) | €72 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€67) | €56 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (€4.11) | €2.63 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (€4.89) | €3.18 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€368) | €634 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.63 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 24% more expensive than in Malta
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