Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Valletta (Malta) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (213 kr) | 108 kr | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (97 kr) | 84 kr | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (63 kr) | 48 kr | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 (33 kr) | 36 kr | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (69 kr) | 52 kr | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (35 kr) | 29 kr | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (30 kr) | 12 kr | + 149% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (20 kr) | 18 kr | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (98 kr) | 122 kr | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (20 kr) | 20 kr | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (19 kr) | 14 kr | + 38% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 40% 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 | €2,039 (23,533 kr) | 15,007 kr | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (15,473 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (1,100 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (13,028 kr) | 9,688 kr | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €762 (8,791 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (678 kr) | 410 kr | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (503 kr) | 271 kr | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (4,368 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (1,324 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (79 kr) | 67 kr | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (104 kr) | 203 kr | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 28% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (1,150 kr) | 993 kr | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (566 kr) | 419 kr | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (1,283 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (1,680 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (239,030 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (326 kr) | 582 kr | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (338 kr) | 307 kr | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (77 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (199 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (273 kr) | 261 kr | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (74 kr) | 41 kr | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (38 kr) | 31 kr | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (47 kr) | 28 kr | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (153 kr) | 274 kr | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 14% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Valletta | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (471 kr) | 415 kr | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (238 kr) | 267 kr | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (702 kr) | 819 kr | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (837 kr) | 847 kr | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (98 kr) | 138 kr | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (30 kr) | 40 kr | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (37 kr) | 70 kr | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (7,545 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (3.10 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (750 kr) | 286 kr | + 162% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (60 kr) | 67 kr | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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