Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
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| Food in Malta is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.79 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (£3.31) | £3.31 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (£0.78) | £0.85 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (£2.17) | £2.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (£2.09) | £1.93 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (£8) | £3.85 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.11) | £1.82 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (£1.54) | £0.97 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (£1.29) | £1.76 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (£1.56) | £1.92 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (£0.82) | £0.96 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (£1,326) | £1,794 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (£862) | £1,336 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (£73) | £132 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (£836) | £1,041 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (£600) | £868 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (£45) | £109 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£24) | £23 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (£556) | £315 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£78) | £85 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£63) | £68 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (£58) | £69 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£81) | £71 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,006 (£17,723) | £20,092 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (£1.17) | £1.27 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (£21) | £81 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (£4.86) | £3.67 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £9 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (£17) | £83 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (£4.60) | £3.03 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (£3.63) | £1.41 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£3.83) | £3.37 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.37) | £1.72 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (£2.31) | £1.43 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £29 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£13) | £20 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£61) | £107 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (£45) | £54 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (£4.84) | £9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (£1.50) | £2.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (£2.58) | £4.37 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£535) | £387 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.21) | £0.11 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£41) | £33 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (£4.47) | £11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malta is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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