Cost of living in Malta compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (C$38) | C$23 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$13 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.41) | C$3.01 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (C$3.82) | C$5.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (C$4.11) | C$5.19 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (C$6) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (C$1.44) | C$4.99 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (C$3.88) | C$3.03 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (C$1.75) | C$3.60 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (C$2.38) | C$3.10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.21) | C$2.95 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,778 (C$2,558) | C$2,735 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (C$2,046) | C$2,124 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (C$142) | C$221 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (C$1,847) | C$1,779 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (C$1,285) | C$1,401 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$118) | C$126 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (C$50) | C$73 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (C$565) | C$441 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (C$173) | C$208 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$29 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$115) | C$80 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (C$36) | C$57 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$124) | C$122 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (C$108) | C$149 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (C$38,776) | C$30,938 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (C$1.93) | C$1.67 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (C$35) | C$105 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (C$4.32) | C$13 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (C$28) | C$29 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$114 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (C$17) | C$9 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.40) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (C$4.49) | C$4.94 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (C$2.01) | C$3.44 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Malta | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$64) | C$65 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$35) | C$32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (C$40) | C$170 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (C$168) | C$113 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$15) | C$15 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (C$3.16) | C$5.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (C$912) | C$755 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (C$0.78) | C$0.43 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$77) | C$63 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Canada
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