Cost of living in Malta compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (Q219) | Q85 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q87) | Q48 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (Q42) | Q29 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Q8) | Q13 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (Q23) | Q19 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Q34) | Q12 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (Q36) | Q43 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (Q8) | Q17 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (Q23) | Q10 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (Q10) | Q11 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Q72) | Q96 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Q14) | Q17 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Q7) | Q7 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 77% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (Q12,963) | Q7,202 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (Q8,783) | Q3,994 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (Q720) | Q469 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (Q11,108) | Q5,319 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (Q7,075) | Q2,839 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (Q601) | Q402 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Q294) | Q204 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Q3,296) | Q3,194 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Q800) | Q728 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Q59) | Q113 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Q77) | Q26 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Q672) | Q392 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Q482) | Q335 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Q724) | Q737 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Q630) | Q519 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Q226,337) | Q154,051 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Q11) | Q10 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (Q218) | Q326 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Q25) | Q54 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Q166) | Q200 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q284 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Q101) | Q41 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Q31) | Q36 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Q38) | Q40 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (Q28) | Q19 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Q12) | Q17 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Q132) | Q89 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 99% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malta | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Q375) | Q157 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q140) | Q85 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Q235) | Q278 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (Q980) | Q337 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q89) | Q58 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (Q18) | Q30 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (Q29) | Q17 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Q5,326) | Q4,498 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Q4.53) | Q1.22 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Q450) | Q381 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Q45) | Q32 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 45% more expensive than in Guatemala
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