Cost of living in Malta compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (12,860 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (5,106 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (2,449 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (453 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (1,372 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (1,973 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (2,097 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (493 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (1,329 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (600 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (4,209 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (817 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (417 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Malta is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (761,495 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (515,906 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (42,282 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (652,513 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (415,580 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (35,293 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (17,266 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (193,594 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (46,964 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,453 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,528 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (39,465 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (28,336 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (42,555 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (36,998 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (13,295,388 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (663 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (12,277 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (1,480 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (9,766 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (5,920 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (1,850 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (2,242 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (1,628 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (689 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,736 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malta | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (22,053 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (8,207 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (13,813 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (57,572 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,233 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (1,085 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (1,719 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (312,840 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (266 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1021% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (26,422 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (2,620 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria
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