- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (€3.73) | €4.43 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.74) | €0.94 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (€2.62) | €2.60 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.31) | €2.00 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.07) | €4.92 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (€2.77) | €2.37 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.38) | €2.03 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (€2.26) | €1.41 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.58) | €1.60 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.75) | €0.90 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in United States is 17% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (€1,662) | €1,900 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (€1,284) | €917 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (€140) | €85 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,583 (€1,286) | €1,083 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (€900) | €643 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (€95) | €51 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €30 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (€285) | €379 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€98) | €161 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €7 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 33% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€69) | €86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€96) | €101 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,072 (€17,929) | €24,500 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.57) | €1.35 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€70) | €26 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 66% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€89) | €14 | + 522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.33) | €4.17 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.88) | €3.15 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€3.97) | €4.93 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (€2.68) | €1.38 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.45) | €3.01 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €11 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 3% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €15 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€137) | €72 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €58 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (€3.89) | €2.70 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.64) | €3.05 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€349) | €645 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (€0.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €50 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €5.63 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 91,642 prices entered by 14,393 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 15% more expensive than in Malta
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