Cost of living in Malta compared to United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 ($28) | $19 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 ($5.32) | $5.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 ($0.98) | $1.08 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 ($2.98) | $4.94 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.29) | $4.68 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 ($4.55) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 ($1.07) | $4.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 ($2.89) | $2.49 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 ($1.30) | $3.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 ($1.78) | $2.77 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($0.90) | $2.98 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 ($1,654) | $2,824 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 ($1,121) | $2,138 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 ($92) | $220 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 ($1,417) | $1,886 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 ($903) | $1,441 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 ($77) | $146 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 ($38) | $64 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 ($420) | $295 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($102) | $133 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($86) | $54 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 ($62) | $45 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($92) | $93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 ($80) | $119 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 ($28,877) | $27,943 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.44) | $1.05 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($27) | $79 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.21) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 ($21) | $21 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 ($13) | $8 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($4.02) | $4.80 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 ($4.87) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 ($3.54) | $4.72 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 ($1.50) | $2.25 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $27 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Malta | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 ($48) | $55 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $28 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 ($30) | $203 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 ($125) | $89 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($11) | $14 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 ($2.36) | $5.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 ($3.73) | $6 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 ($679) | $556 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 ($0.58) | $0.21 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($57) | $54 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 ($5.69) | $10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 24% cheaper than in United States
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