Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (€3.47) | €3.92 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €0.92 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.42) | €2.57 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (€3.38) | €2.48 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.21) | €10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (€2.71) | €2.50 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.38) | €1.82 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.61) | €1.95 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.63) | €1.84 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (€1.66) | €0.97 | + 71% | |
| 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 | $2,197 (€1,809) | €1,571 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,532 (€1,262) | €1,022 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€146) | €87 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,529 (€1,259) | €990 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (€918) | €785 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€89) | €53 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€40) | €29 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€224) | €659 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€105) | €92 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €8 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €33 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €68 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €96 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,455 (€19,318) | €29,949 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (€0.53) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€62) | €31 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 23% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.95) | €5.76 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€91) | €25 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.51) | €5.45 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (€2.78) | €3.75 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.03) | €4.54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€2.98) | €1.63 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.49) | €2.74 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €10 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €17 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (€174) | €72 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €53 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (€4.08) | €1.94 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (€4.73) | €3.06 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (€336) | €634 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.37) | €0.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €56 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.43 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 14% more expensive than in Malta
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