- Cost of Living
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.62 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (£3.89) | £3.67 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (£0.84) | £0.86 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (£2.38) | £2.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (£2.11) | £1.94 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.49 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.21) | £1.98 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (£1.11) | £0.85 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (£1.27) | £1.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (£1.41) | £1.80 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (£0.91) | £0.89 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,777 (£1,569) | £1,803 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (£800) | £1,197 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (£74) | £157 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,025 (£905) | £1,086 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (£586) | £749 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (£45) | £150 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£26) | £21 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (£335) | £333 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (£142) | £83 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£74) | £65 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (£87) | £69 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£85) | £74 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,690 (£19,151) | £18,312 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (£1.17) | £1.21 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (£22) | £98 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.30) | £3.25 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (£16) | £8 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (£13) | £70 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (£3.53) | £3.28 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (£2.90) | £1.60 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£4.01) | £3.22 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (£1.33) | £1.76 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (£2.55) | £1.53 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£32) | £31 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£14) | £21 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£64) | £121 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£49) | £55 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.93) | £9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (£2.32) | £2.96 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (£2.81) | £4.38 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (£560) | £409 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.14 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (£47) | £45 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (£4.97) | £10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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