Cost of living in Sweden compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 kr (€12) | €26 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (€6) | €4.97 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (€1.34) | €0.98 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (€3.73) | €2.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (€3.23) | €2.86 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€4.87) | €4.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (€2.61) | €1.00 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.23) | €2.69 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (€1.69) | €1.22 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (€10) | €9 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (€2.09) | €1.66 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (€1.74) | €0.84 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 4% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,714 kr (€1,792) | €1,778 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,675 kr (€1,269) | €1,422 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (€187) | €99 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,744 kr (€1,189) | €1,284 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,774 kr (€846) | €893 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (€122) | €82 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 328 kr (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (€410) | €392 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (€124) | €120 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (€23) | €11 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 25% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (€79) | €80 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (€38) | €25 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (€89) | €86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,461 kr (€126) | €75 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 97% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 341,519 kr (€29,543) | €26,952 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (€1.80) | €1.34 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (€77) | €24 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (€6) | €3.00 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (€18) | €20 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (€22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (€3.21) | €12 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (€2.98) | €3.75 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (€3.22) | €3.00 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (€2.76) | €3.12 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.67) | €1.40 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (€25) | €16 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 26% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Sweden | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (€40) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (€99) | €28 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 898 kr (€78) | €117 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (€3.78) | €2.20 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (€6) | €3.41 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (€654) | €634 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (€0.17) | €0.54 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 kr (€38) | €54 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 kr (€5.90) | €5.31 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,139 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in Malta
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