- 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 | €12 (£10) | £10 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.59 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (£3.88) | £3.66 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (£0.82) | £0.86 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (£2.28) | £2.67 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (£1.75) | £2.02 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (£4.30) | £4.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (£2.08) | £1.94 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (£1.78) | £0.86 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (£1.23) | £1.80 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (£1.40) | £1.79 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (£0.79) | £0.90 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,900 (£1,662) | £1,810 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €917 (£803) | £1,188 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (£74) | £157 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,083 (£948) | £1,054 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €643 (£563) | £765 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (£44) | £146 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (£27) | £21 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (£332) | £333 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (£141) | £83 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 32% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (£75) | £65 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €54 (£47) | £32 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£75) | £70 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (£88) | £73 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,500 (£21,442) | £18,212 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (£1.18) | £1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£23) | £99 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.25) | £3.34 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (£16) | £8 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (£12) | £69 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (£3.65) | £3.17 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (£2.76) | £1.64 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.93 (£4.32) | £3.38 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (£1.21) | £1.75 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (£2.63) | £1.56 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £14 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (£30) | £31 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £20 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£63) | £123 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (£50) | £55 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.83) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (£2.36) | £2.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 (£2.67) | £4.37 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €645 (£564) | £412 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (£44) | £44 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (£4.92) | £10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,528 prices entered by 2,766 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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