Cost of living in Malta compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (113元) | 43元 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (66元) | 34元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (31元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (20元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (20元) | 9元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (76元) | 51元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (20元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (14元) | 6元 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (15元) | 5.41元 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57元) | 96元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (12,483元) | 7,537元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (8,120元) | 4,339元 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (691元) | 429元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (7,868元) | 5,233元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (6,235元) | 2,795元 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (422元) | 285元 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (229元) | 88元 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (5,237元) | 2,333元 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (731元) | 513元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (73元) | 40元 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (63元) | 51元 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (595元) | 453元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (261元) | 227元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (543元) | 599元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (765元) | 539元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,949 (237,946元) | 133,737元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (246元) | 156元 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (46元) | 33元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (157元) | 32元 | + 387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (199元) | 335元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (43元) | 43元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (30元) | 52元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (36元) | 35元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (13元) | 9元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (22元) | 12元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (101元) | 74元 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (265元) | 185元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (134元) | 96元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (572元) | 1,146元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (424元) | 371元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (50元) | 68元 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (15元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (24元) | 29元 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (5,039元) | 3,242元 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.99元) | 0.28元 | + 615% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (442元) | 284元 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (38元) | 21元 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,527 prices entered by 289 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 53% more expensive than in China
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