Cost of living in Malta compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 41% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (CH$23,101) | CH$13,478 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CH$9,172) | CH$6,633 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (CH$4,400) | CH$2,872 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (CH$813) | CH$1,026 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (CH$2,465) | CH$2,665 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (CH$3,545) | CH$1,415 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (CH$3,766) | CH$5,307 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (CH$886) | CH$1,493 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (CH$2,387) | CH$1,042 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (CH$1,079) | CH$1,166 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CH$7,560) | CH$6,987 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (CH$1,468) | CH$1,963 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (CH$748) | CH$635 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 67% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (CH$1,367,899) | CH$861,566 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (CH$926,740) | CH$530,714 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CH$75,952) | CH$69,800 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (CH$1,172,131) | CH$551,217 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (CH$746,520) | CH$383,463 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (CH$63,397) | CH$52,362 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (CH$31,015) | CH$16,096 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (CH$347,759) | CH$249,448 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CH$84,363) | CH$75,414 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CH$6,203) | CH$8,748 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CH$8,134) | CH$8,100 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 72% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CH$70,892) | CH$42,240 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (CH$50,902) | CH$24,768 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CH$76,443) | CH$61,497 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (CH$66,461) | CH$68,365 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (CH$23,882,955) | CH$14,436,400 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (CH$1,190) | CH$1,228 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (CH$23,040) | CH$42,541 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 21% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (CH$2,658) | CH$3,430 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (CH$17,543) | CH$7,591 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$43,985 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (CH$10,634) | CH$4,425 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (CH$3,323) | CH$3,782 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (CH$4,027) | CH$4,067 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (CH$2,924) | CH$1,956 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (CH$1,237) | CH$1,938 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CH$13,896) | CH$14,708 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 58% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Malta | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CH$39,614) | CH$27,644 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CH$14,743) | CH$9,935 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (CH$24,812) | CH$22,869 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (CH$103,419) | CH$43,425 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CH$9,400) | CH$7,418 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (CH$1,949) | CH$3,617 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (CH$3,088) | CH$3,018 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (CH$561,964) | CH$566,808 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (CH$479) | CH$172 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CH$47,463) | CH$47,168 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (CH$4,707) | CH$4,449 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 33% more expensive than in Chile
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