Cost of living in Malta compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (¥3,674) | ¥1,042 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,459) | ¥718 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (¥700) | ¥535 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (¥129) | ¥199 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (¥392) | ¥317 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥564) | ¥643 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (¥599) | ¥980 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (¥141) | ¥930 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (¥380) | ¥582 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (¥172) | ¥286 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,202) | ¥1,262 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (¥234) | ¥212 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (¥119) | ¥210 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (¥217,561) | ¥304,371 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (¥147,396) | ¥174,784 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (¥12,080) | ¥28,814 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (¥186,425) | ¥163,256 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (¥118,732) | ¥84,664 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (¥10,083) | ¥19,268 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (¥4,933) | ¥4,541 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (¥55,310) | ¥46,246 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥13,418) | ¥17,240 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥987) | ¥1,276 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,294) | ¥2,040 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥11,275) | ¥6,137 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (¥8,096) | ¥5,107 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (¥12,158) | ¥8,978 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥10,570) | ¥13,588 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (¥3,798,529) | ¥2,700,660 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥189) | ¥166 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,508) | ¥10,345 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥423) | ¥2,497 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥2,790) | ¥1,967 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,368 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (¥1,691) | ¥650 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥529) | ¥938 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (¥640) | ¥702 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (¥465) | ¥218 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (¥197) | ¥216 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,210) | ¥3,927 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Malta | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (¥6,301) | ¥4,141 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,345) | ¥3,600 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (¥3,946) | ¥9,510 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (¥16,449) | ¥6,100 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,495) | ¥984 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (¥310) | ¥480 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (¥491) | ¥575 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (¥89,379) | ¥116,519 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (¥76) | ¥52 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥7,549) | ¥9,305 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (¥749) | ¥596 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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