Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (£22) | £13 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £6 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (£4.28) | £3.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (£0.79) | £0.92 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (£2.40) | £2.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (£3.45) | £2.08 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (£3.67) | £4.04 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (£0.86) | £2.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (£2.32) | £0.82 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (£1.05) | £1.72 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (£1.43) | £1.95 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (£0.73) | £1.08 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,434 (£1,237) | £2,062 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (£902) | £1,530 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (£74) | £178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (£1,141) | £1,273 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (£727) | £1,034 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (£62) | £129 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (£30) | £25 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (£339) | £272 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£82) | £87 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £13 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£69) | £66 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (£50) | £32 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£74) | £74 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (£65) | £76 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (£23,249) | £22,836 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (£1.16) | £1.71 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£22) | £92 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 39% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (£2.59) | £3.27 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £9 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £86 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (£10) | £3.43 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.23) | £1.67 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£3.92) | £3.51 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (£2.85) | £2.14 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (£1.20) | £1.51 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£39) | £35 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (£24) | £113 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (£101) | £61 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (£1.90) | £3.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (£3.01) | £5.14 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£547) | £537 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (£0.47) | £0.13 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£46) | £38 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (£4.58) | £12 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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