Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (207元) | 41元 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (99元) | 38元 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (33元) | 15元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (22元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (19元) | 10元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (58元) | 50元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (21元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (17元) | 6元 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (14元) | 7元 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (99元) | 89元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (17元) | 8元 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (12元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (13,507元) | 11,256元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (12,128元) | 5,248元 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (772元) | 450元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (9,053元) | 6,564元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (6,124元) | 3,518元 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (568元) | 296元 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (124元) | 100元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (3,251元) | 1,460元 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (994元) | 553元 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (58元) | 43元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (96元) | 50元 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (663元) | 418元 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (251元) | 302元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (828元) | 553元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (994元) | 705元 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (223,280元) | 137,169元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (11元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (99元) | 45元 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (166元) | 59元 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (124元) | 114元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (99元) | 67元 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (25元) | 57元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (27元) | 25元 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (24元) | 6元 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (124元) | 64元 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Malta | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (497元) | 169元 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (173元) | 100元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (663元) | 1,179元 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (828元) | 320元 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (75元) | 81元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (17元) | 28元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (34元) | 19元 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (5,254元) | 3,680元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (4.47元) | 0.34元 | + 1235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (444元) | 394元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (49元) | 25元 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 745 prices entered by 116 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 70% more expensive than in China
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