Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 8% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €26 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (€5.27) | €4.97 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.00) | €0.92 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.46 (€4.10) | €2.78 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (€4.19) | €4.00 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.25 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.23 (€3.89) | €1.00 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (€1.98) | €2.69 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (€3.03) | €1.22 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €9 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 (€2.34) | €1.66 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (€2.61) | €0.84 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in United States is 63% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (€2,573) | €1,544 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,092 (€1,924) | €1,046 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (€200) | €86 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,944 (€1,788) | €1,323 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,463 (€1,346) | €842 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€137) | €72 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€55) | €35 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (€278) | €392 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€120) | €95 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€29) | €9 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€48) | €80 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€43) | €57 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€86) | €86 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€109) | €75 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 61% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,628 (€25,411) | €26,952 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€72) | €26 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 17% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €3.00 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €20 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (€128) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.67 (€4.29) | €3.75 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.76 (€5.30) | €4.54 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.45 (€4.09) | €3.30 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (€1.98) | €1.40 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €16 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| United States | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€48) | €45 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€25) | €17 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (€180) | €28 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€84) | €117 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €11 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.51 (€5.07) | €2.20 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.98) | €3.48 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $519 (€477) | €634 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (€0.19) | €0.54 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (€52) | €54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €5.31 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Malta
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