Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 15% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.86) | €3.92 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.79) | €0.92 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (€2.74) | €2.57 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.63) | €2.48 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.61) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (€3.06) | €2.50 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.55) | €1.82 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.88) | €1.53 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (€1.74) | €1.85 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.91) | €0.97 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in United States is 45% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (€1,993) | €1,571 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,581 (€1,434) | €1,022 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€162) | €87 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,582 (€1,435) | €990 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (€1,012) | €711 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€107) | €53 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €29 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (€275) | €659 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€107) | €92 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €8 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€43) | €75 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€39) | €33 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€78) | €68 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€101) | €96 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 54% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,794 (€20,674) | €21,006 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.69) | €1.39 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€72) | €25 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 37% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.76 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €20 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€99) | €20 | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.83) | €5.45 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€3.14) | €4.30 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.44) | €4.54 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (€3.11) | €1.63 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.64) | €2.74 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €11 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 10% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€41) | €33 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €16 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (€189) | €72 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€68) | €53 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€11) | €5.73 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.39) | €1.78 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (€5.22) | €3.06 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (€369) | €634 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.25 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€48) | €48 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.29 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 32% more expensive than in Malta
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