Cost of living in Malta compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 177 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 110 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 54 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 33 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 23 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 68 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 225 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (Mex$ 38,249) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (Mex$ 24,880) | Mex$ 8,719 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (Mex$ 2,117) | Mex$ 1,252 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (Mex$ 24,109) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (Mex$ 19,107) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 848 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 378 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (Mex$ 16,049) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Mex$ 2,241) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 101 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 84 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 840 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 618 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,949 (Mex$ 729,117) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 499 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 83 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 201 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 530 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 70 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 48 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 56 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 30 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 189 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 344 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 140 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 954 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Mex$ 1,301) | Mex$ 658 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 114 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Mex$ 15,439) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Mex$ 1,354) | Mex$ 925 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 57 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,688 prices entered by 1,394 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 86% more expensive than in Mexico
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