- Cost of Living
- Malta
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.64 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (£3.59) | £3.72 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (£0.89) | £0.86 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (£2.36) | £2.64 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (£2.11) | £1.93 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £4.65 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (£2.15) | £1.97 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (£1.14) | £0.82 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (£1.28) | £1.77 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.70) | £9 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (£1.56) | £1.85 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (£0.82) | £0.93 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,372 (£1,223) | £1,943 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €849 (£757) | £1,248 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (£75) | £158 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (£822) | £1,212 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (£602) | £826 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (£45) | £122 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£26) | £22 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (£320) | £341 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£97) | £86 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £7 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£67) | £66 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (£34) | £33 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£82) | £72 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (£79) | £75 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,301 (£21,658) | £18,837 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (£1.19) | £1.27 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£23) | £98 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.35) | £3.40 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (£16) | £8 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£22) | £75 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (£3.56) | £3.55 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (£2.93) | £1.53 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£4.05) | £3.31 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.45) | £1.83 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (£2.09) | £1.56 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £12 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£28) | £31 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£15) | £21 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£64) | £107 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£42) | £57 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.86) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (£2.15) | £3.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (£2.73) | £4.48 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (£565) | £401 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.16 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (£44) | £46 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (£4.84) | £10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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