Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (207 kr) | 127 kr | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (96 kr) | 90 kr | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (60 kr) | 58 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (34 kr) | 37 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (35 kr) | 41 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (68 kr) | 52 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (33 kr) | 33 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 (29 kr) | 16 kr | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (94 kr) | 113 kr | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (20 kr) | 24 kr | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 17% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,608 (17,594 kr) | 14,993 kr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (14,658 kr) | 10,855 kr | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (1,005 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (12,661 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (8,261 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (660 kr) | 410 kr | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (475 kr) | 359 kr | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (4,140 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (1,171 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (75 kr) | 67 kr | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (108 kr) | 166 kr | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (1,090 kr) | 1,056 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (518 kr) | 419 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (1,242 kr) | 930 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (1,560 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (226,553 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (307 kr) | 618 kr | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (320 kr) | 334 kr | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (64 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (190 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (185 kr) | 260 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (71 kr) | 41 kr | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (45 kr) | 28 kr | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (136 kr) | 295 kr | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (502 kr) | 513 kr | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (237 kr) | 289 kr | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (675 kr) | 819 kr | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (835 kr) | 857 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (93 kr) | 139 kr | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (30 kr) | 43 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (35 kr) | 72 kr | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (7,151 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (2.94 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (711 kr) | 306 kr | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.59 (61 kr) | 70 kr | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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