Cost of living in Malta compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 289 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 156 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 72 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 46 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 27 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 49 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 34 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 259 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,778 (Mex$ 32,775) | Mex$ 21,518 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (Mex$ 26,217) | Mex$ 10,513 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (Mex$ 1,819) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (Mex$ 23,669) | Mex$ 12,947 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (Mex$ 16,467) | Mex$ 7,025 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Mex$ 1,514) | Mex$ 804 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 413 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Mex$ 7,235) | Mex$ 6,692 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Mex$ 2,212) | Mex$ 2,630 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 113 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 122 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Mex$ 1,475) | Mex$ 951 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 686 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Mex$ 1,590) | Mex$ 1,708 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 1,275 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Mex$ 496,846) | Mex$ 388,651 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 630 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 86 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 218 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 635 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 91 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 58 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 73 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 34 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 34 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 227 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Malta | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 348 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 151 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 799 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (Mex$ 2,151) | Mex$ 753 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 168 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 79 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 47 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Mex$ 11,691) | Mex$ 10,833 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 889 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 81 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Mexico
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