- Cost of Living
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 1% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.61 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (£3.63) | £3.65 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (£0.82) | £0.87 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (£2.35) | £2.70 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (£2.15) | £1.94 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.50 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.24) | £1.98 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (£0.99) | £0.86 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (£1.31) | £1.81 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (£1.53) | £1.82 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.89) | £0.92 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,649 (£1,479) | £1,839 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €858 (£770) | £1,197 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (£76) | £151 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (£827) | £1,117 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (£596) | £771 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (£45) | £153 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (£24) | £21 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (£340) | £335 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£108) | £84 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£75) | £64 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (£36) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (£90) | £70 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£86) | £71 | + 22% | |
| 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 | €21,361 (£19,165) | £18,212 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (£1.19) | £1.23 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (£23) | £95 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.38) | £3.22 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (£16) | £8 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (£13) | £71 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (£3.58) | £3.42 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (£2.95) | £1.52 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£4.08) | £3.24 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.46) | £1.76 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (£2.59) | £1.52 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £31 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £21 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£65) | £115 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£43) | £56 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.89) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (£2.35) | £2.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.88 (£2.58) | £4.35 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (£569) | £402 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.15 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (£48) | £43 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (£5.02) | £10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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