Cost of living in Malta compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 25 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.66 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 3.99 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.30 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.90 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.31 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.56 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (CHF 1,535) | CHF 3,365 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (CHF 1,040) | CHF 2,532 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CHF 85) | CHF 189 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (CHF 1,315) | CHF 1,896 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (CHF 838) | CHF 1,449 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (CHF 71) | CHF 97 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (CHF 390) | CHF 479 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 95) | CHF 106 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 12% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CHF 80) | CHF 105 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (CHF 57) | CHF 50 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 86) | CHF 115 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (CHF 75) | CHF 182 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (CHF 26,804) | CHF 31,210 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.05 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 79 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 15 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 130 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 5.29 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 4.05 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 4.98 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 2.69 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.07 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 50 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malta | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CHF 44) | CHF 67 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (CHF 28) | CHF 85 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (CHF 116) | CHF 113 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 5.13 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (CHF 631) | CHF 813 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 0.22 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 53) | CHF 81 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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