Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (£21) | £15 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (£3.29) | £3.95 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.89) | £1.15 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (£2.19) | £3.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (£1.86) | £2.60 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.76) | £4.89 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.06) | £2.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (£1.65) | £0.93 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (£1.44) | £2.10 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (£1.65) | £2.23 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (£1.23) | £1.07 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (£1,342) | £2,696 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (£1,205) | £2,054 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (£77) | £198 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (£899) | £1,720 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (£608) | £1,324 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (£56) | £159 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (£12) | £28 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (£323) | £298 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (£99) | £83 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.76) | £9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£66) | £72 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£25) | £35 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£82) | £84 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£99) | £90 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (£22,185) | £28,980 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (£1.10) | £1.45 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (£17) | £110 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (£10) | £4.15 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£16) | £8 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (£12) | £61 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (£10) | £4.17 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.47) | £2.15 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (£2.69) | £4.71 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (£2.36) | £2.28 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (£2.06) | £1.97 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£12) | £15 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (£49) | £37 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£17) | £23 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£66) | £113 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (£82) | £68 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£7) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (£2.88) | £3.68 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (£2.69) | £5.79 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£522) | £543 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (£0.44) | £0.14 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£44) | £39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (£4.86) | £15 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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