Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 99% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 110% | |||
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| Food in Valletta (Malta) is 110% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valletta | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,132 ден) | 434 ден | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (514 ден) | 290 ден | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (338 ден) | 179 ден | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (70 ден) | 72 ден | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (175 ден) | 109 ден | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (194 ден) | 77 ден | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (367 ден) | 235 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (186 ден) | 44 ден | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (158 ден) | 42 ден | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (107 ден) | 55 ден | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (520 ден) | 411 ден | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (107 ден) | 82 ден | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (100 ден) | 38 ден | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 226% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valletta | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,039 (125,384 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (82,438 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (5,863 ден) | 6,006 ден | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (69,412 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €762 (46,839 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (3,612 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (2,680 ден) | 796 ден | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (23,271 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (7,053 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (420 ден) | 328 ден | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (553 ден) | 181 ден | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 69% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (6,129 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (3,016 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (6,837 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (8,953 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is 23% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (1,273,525 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (85 ден) | 77 ден | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (1,735 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (1,800 ден) | 284 ден | + 533% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 96% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (412 ден) | 133 ден | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (1,059 ден) | 242 ден | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (1,455 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (396 ден) | 154 ден | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (204 ден) | 173 ден | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (251 ден) | 172 ден | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (84 ден) | 48 ден | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (134 ден) | 93 ден | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (816 ден) | 234 ден | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 101% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valletta | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (2,509 ден) | 892 ден | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (1,267 ден) | 647 ден | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (3,739 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (4,460 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (523 ден) | 253 ден | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (161 ден) | 85 ден | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.21 (197 ден) | 116 ден | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (40,198 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (17 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (3,995 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (320 ден) | 138 ден | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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