Cost of living in Malta compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 68% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (10,043 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (4,821 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (1,607 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (437 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (1,066 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (906 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,812 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (1,004 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (803 Ft) | 434 Ft | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (703 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (4,821 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (803 Ft) | 748 Ft | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (603 Ft) | 321 Ft | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 36% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (654,969 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (588,076 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (37,438 Ft) | 57,795 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (438,987 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (296,937 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (27,540 Ft) | 68,782 Ft | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (6,026 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (157,649 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (48,206 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,812 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (4,631 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (32,137 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (12,165 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (40,172 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (48,206 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (10,826,843 Ft) | 10,122,800 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (538 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (8,436 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (4,821 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (8,034 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (6,026 Ft) | 23,469 Ft | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (4,821 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (1,205 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (1,311 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (1,152 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (1,004 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (6,026 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 118% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Malta | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (24,103 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (8,368 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (32,137 Ft) | 15,985 Ft | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (40,172 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,615 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,406 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (1,311 Ft) | 927 Ft | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (254,755 Ft) | 207,918 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (217 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 623% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (21,516 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (2,370 Ft) | 2,180 Ft | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 42% more expensive than in Hungary
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