Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Malta is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.83 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (£3.39) | £3.33 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (£0.79) | £0.84 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.57 (£2.22) | £2.50 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (£2.15) | £1.92 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (£8) | £4.31 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.17) | £1.94 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (£1.57) | £0.78 | + 101% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (£1.68) | £1.70 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.94 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (£0.84) | £0.91 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Malta is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (£1,359) | £1,818 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (£884) | £1,114 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (£75) | £145 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (£857) | £1,142 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (£679) | £1,017 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (£46) | £93 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £22 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €659 (£570) | £325 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £75 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£65) | £69 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £33 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (£59) | £77 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (£83) | £75 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (£21,498) | £20,042 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (£1.22) | £1.14 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£27) | £89 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (£4.99) | £3.04 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £9 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £82 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (£4.71) | £3.32 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (£3.24) | £1.52 | + 113% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (£3.93) | £3.20 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (£1.41) | £1.90 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (£2.37) | £1.45 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £14 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £30 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £19 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£62) | £135 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (£46) | £57 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.39) | £8 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (£1.68) | £3.31 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (£2.64) | £4.54 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£549) | £421 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.30 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (£48) | £33 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (£2.97) | £12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malta is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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