Cost of living in Malta compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (212 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (102 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 916% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (34 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (9 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (22 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (19 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (59 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (21 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (17 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (15 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (102 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (17 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (13 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 4% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (13,805 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (12,395 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (789 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (9,253 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (6,259 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (580 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (127 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (3,323 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (1,016 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (59 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (98 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (677 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (256 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (847 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (1,016 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 31% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (228,202 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (11 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (178 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 22% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (102 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (169 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (127 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (102 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (25 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (28 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (24 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (21 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (127 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Malta | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (508 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (176 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (677 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (847 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (76 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (30 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (28 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (5,370 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (4.57 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (454 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (50 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 56 prices entered by 13 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 5% cheaper than in Macao
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