- Cost of Living
- Malta
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 118 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 95 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 66 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 31 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 20 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 62 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 223 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (Mex$ 33,065) | Mex$ 19,610 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (Mex$ 19,093) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 1,601 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (Mex$ 20,787) | Mex$ 11,800 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (Mex$ 15,086) | Mex$ 6,637 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (Mex$ 1,076) | Mex$ 1,595 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 383 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (Mex$ 8,227) | Mex$ 8,082 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Mex$ 2,492) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 103 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 89 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Mex$ 1,719) | Mex$ 798 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 655 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Mex$ 2,118) | Mex$ 1,486 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (Mex$ 2,039) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (Mex$ 523,927) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 466 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 77 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 184 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 542 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 68 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 49 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 53 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 123 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 383 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 136 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (Mex$ 1,650) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Mex$ 1,057) | Mex$ 743 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 103 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 45 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (Mex$ 14,529) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Mex$ 5.73) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Mex$ 1,169) | Mex$ 721 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 52 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,646 prices entered by 1,227 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 61% more expensive than in Mexico
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