Cost of living in Malta compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (CI$23) | CI$24 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CI$9) | CI$12 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (CI$4.46) | CI$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (CI$0.82) | CI$3.21 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (CI$2.50) | CI$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (CI$3.59) | CI$8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (CI$3.82) | CI$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (CI$0.90) | CI$7 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (CI$2.42) | CI$5.10 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (CI$1.09) | CI$4.29 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CI$8) | CI$30 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (CI$1.49) | CI$5.43 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (CI$0.76) | CI$3.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (CI$1,386) | CI$4,044 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (CI$939) | CI$2,489 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CI$77) | CI$382 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (CI$1,188) | CI$1,958 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (CI$757) | CI$1,536 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (CI$64) | CI$162 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (CI$31) | CI$80 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (CI$352) | CI$429 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CI$86) | CI$358 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CI$6) | CI$14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CI$8) | CI$16 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CI$72) | CI$70 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (CI$52) | CI$70 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CI$77) | CI$141 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (CI$67) | CI$100 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 29% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (CI$24,207) | CI$8,000 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (CI$1.21) | CI$1.35 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (CI$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (CI$2.69) | CI$9 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (CI$18) | CI$8 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$127 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (CI$11) | CI$5.00 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (CI$3.37) | CI$6 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (CI$4.08) | CI$6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (CI$2.96) | CI$5.00 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (CI$1.25) | CI$4.69 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CI$14) | CI$40 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malta | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CI$40) | CI$84 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CI$15) | CI$24 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (CI$25) | CI$45 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (CI$105) | CI$130 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CI$10) | CI$15 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (CI$1.98) | CI$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (CI$3.13) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (CI$570) | CI$600 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (CI$0.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CI$48) | CI$58 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (CI$4.77) | CI$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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