Cost of living in Slovenia compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovenia is 20% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €26 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 | €4.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 | €0.92 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 | €2.78 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 | €4.00 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €4.25 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 | €1.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 | €2.69 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 | €1.22 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 | €9 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 | €1.66 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €0.84 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Slovenia is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 | €1,544 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 | €1,046 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €264 | €86 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €959 | €1,323 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €617 | €842 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €221 | €72 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €35 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 | €392 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €95 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €9 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Slovenia is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €80 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €57 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €75 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Slovenia is 20% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 | €26,952 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.34 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €25 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovenia is 12% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 | €3.00 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 | €12 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 | €3.75 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €4.54 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 | €3.30 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 | €1.40 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €16 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovenia is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Slovenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €17 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €28 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 | €117 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 | €2.20 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 | €3.48 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €568 | €634 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.54 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €54 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.54 | €5.31 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 161 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Cost of living in Slovenia is 16% cheaper than in Malta
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