Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (£23) | £13 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (£4.30) | £3.45 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (£0.85) | £1.11 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (£2.30) | £3.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (£2.48) | £1.92 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (£3.68) | £4.26 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (£0.87) | £1.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (£2.33) | £0.93 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (£1.05) | £1.71 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (£1.44) | £2.24 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (£0.73) | £1.11 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,778 (£1,541) | £2,023 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (£1,232) | £1,352 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (£86) | £225 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,284 (£1,113) | £1,150 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (£774) | £823 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (£71) | £123 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (£30) | £25 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (£340) | £306 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (£104) | £93 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£69) | £63 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (£22) | £31 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£75) | £68 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (£65) | £70 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (£23,354) | £25,707 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (£1.16) | £1.52 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (£21) | £91 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (£2.60) | £4.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £11 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (£10) | £3.78 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.25) | £1.69 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.60) | £3.49 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (£2.71) | £2.13 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.81 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £14 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£39) | £37 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (£24) | £153 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (£101) | £59 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (£1.91) | £3.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (£2.96) | £4.89 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£550) | £417 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (£0.47) | £0.10 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£46) | £34 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (£4.60) | £13 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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