Cost of living in Malta compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (£21) | £15 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (£3.38) | £3.95 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.92) | £1.15 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (£2.24) | £3.75 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (£1.90) | £2.46 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.91) | £4.80 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (£2.11) | £2.15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (£1.69) | £0.93 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (£1.48) | £2.11 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (£1.69) | £2.25 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (£1.27) | £1.03 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (£1,376) | £2,761 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (£1,236) | £2,140 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (£79) | £192 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (£922) | £1,905 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (£624) | £1,333 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (£58) | £153 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (£13) | £27 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (£331) | £283 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (£101) | £86 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.91) | £7 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£68) | £71 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£26) | £35 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£84) | £83 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£101) | £87 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (£22,746) | £28,527 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (£1.13) | £1.45 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (£18) | £111 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (£10) | £3.66 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (£17) | £8 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (£13) | £62 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (£10) | £3.94 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.53) | £1.92 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (£2.75) | £4.56 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (£2.42) | £2.22 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (£2.11) | £1.91 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Malta | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (£51) | £37 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £23 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£68) | £114 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (£84) | £68 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (£2.95) | £3.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (£3.45) | £6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (£535) | £429 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (£0.46) | £0.12 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£45) | £40 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (£4.98) | £15 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malta is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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