Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 39% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£15) | £11 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.77 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (£4.88) | £3.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (£0.98) | £0.86 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (£4.16) | £2.57 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (£3.32) | £1.89 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.54) | £3.73 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.30 (£2.85) | £1.93 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.30 (£2.86) | £0.90 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (£1.66) | £1.73 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.95 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 (£1.56) | £0.93 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,424 (£2,099) | £1,760 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,442 (£1,248) | £1,045 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (£73) | £141 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (£1,051) | £1,004 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €776 (£672) | £814 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (£52) | £91 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (£43) | £25 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (£571) | £318 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £75 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €118 (£102) | £65 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €61 (£53) | £31 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €143 (£124) | £72 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €188 (£163) | £69 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,158 (£16,586) | £20,789 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.18 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£26) | £81 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (£4.99) | £3.03 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £9 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £78 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (£4.72) | £3.19 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.25) | £1.48 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£3.93) | £3.31 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.88 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (£2.37) | £1.42 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £14 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 40% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (£52) | £30 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£20) | £18 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£62) | £136 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (£69) | £55 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (£2.81) | £3.09 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.77 (£2.39) | £4.51 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£549) | £429 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (£0.47) | £0.11 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (£58) | £32 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (£3.46) | £12 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,571 prices entered by 883 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is about the same as in United Kingdom
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