Cost of living in Malta compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (93 ₪) | 74 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (44 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (4.03 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (26 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (44 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (5.56 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (6,039 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (5,422 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (345 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (4,048 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (2,738 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (254 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (56 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (1,454 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (444 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (26 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (43 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (296 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (112 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (370 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (444 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (99,829 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (4.96 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (78 ₪) | 241 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (44 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (74 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (56 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (44 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (11 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (56 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Malta | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (222 ₪) | 170 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (77 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (296 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (370 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (33 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (2,349 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (2.00 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 500% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (198 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (22 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 429 prices entered by 61 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 21% cheaper than in Israel
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