Cost of living in Malta compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 244 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 138 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 64 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 37 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 25 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 77 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 47 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 27 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 264 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,515 (Mex$ 31,715) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (Mex$ 21,011) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (Mex$ 1,927) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (Mex$ 20,768) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (Mex$ 16,094) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 849 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (Mex$ 966) | Mex$ 402 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (Mex$ 6,280) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 115 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 110 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (Mex$ 2,384) | Mex$ 906 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Mex$ 1,202) | Mex$ 664 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (Mex$ 3,700) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (Mex$ 404,544) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 506 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 85 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 198 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 587 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 79 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 56 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 58 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 229 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 321 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 157 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 742 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 741 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 149 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 82 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 42 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Mex$ 13,274) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 909 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 67 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 79% more expensive than in Mexico
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