Cost of living in United States compared to Malta
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in United States is 20% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €25 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€11) | €12 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.48 (€5.26) | €4.00 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€1.03) | €1.09 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.98 (€4.78) | €2.65 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (€4.29) | €2.26 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.78 (€3.63) | €2.50 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (€1.90) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.92 (€3.76) | €1.75 | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€17) | €12 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.89 (€2.78) | €2.00 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (€2.51) | €1.50 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in United States is 89% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,774 (€2,663) | €1,630 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,037 (€1,955) | €1,464 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (€217) | €93 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,063 (€1,980) | €1,093 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,463 (€1,404) | €739 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $167 (€160) | €69 | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€57) | €15 | + 278% | |
40” flat screen tv | $248 (€238) | €392 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (€143) | €120 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€14) | €7 | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€32) | €12 | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (€53) | €80 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (€49) | €30 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€101) | €100 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (€133) | €120 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in United States is 92% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,505 (€29,280) | €26,952 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (€0.89) | €1.34 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€75) | €21 | + 257% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 82% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€21) | €20 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (€157) | €15 | + 949% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (€5.07) | €3.00 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €3.26 | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.02 (€4.82) | €2.87 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (€2.33) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€28) | €15 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 9% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
United States | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (€58) | €60 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€28) | €21 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (€211) | €80 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (€99) | €100 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €9 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.79) | €3.50 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.09 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (€471) | €634 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (€0.53) | €0.54 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (€60) | €54 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €5.90 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 49% more expensive than in Malta
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