- Cost of Living
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.59 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (£3.42) | £3.61 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (£0.78) | £0.87 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (£2.25) | £2.68 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (£1.96) | £1.92 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.52 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (£2.10) | £1.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (£1.11) | £0.85 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.92) | £9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (£1.53) | £1.82 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.87) | £0.92 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (£1,255) | £1,858 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (£725) | £1,198 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (£71) | £157 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (£789) | £1,145 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (£573) | £783 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (£41) | £145 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (£23) | £22 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (£312) | £338 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£95) | £85 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£65) | £63 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £70 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (£77) | £72 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (£19,888) | £18,349 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (£1.16) | £1.24 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (£22) | £94 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.22) | £3.33 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (£16) | £8 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £74 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (£3.47) | £3.48 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (£2.86) | £1.53 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£3.95) | £3.22 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.80 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (£2.04) | £1.54 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£27) | £31 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £21 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£63) | £115 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£40) | £54 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.71) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (£2.10) | £2.96 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (£2.75) | £4.36 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (£551) | £401 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.15 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£44) | £43 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (£4.87) | £10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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