Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malta are 16.0% higher than in Croatia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malta are 29.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 78.0% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 33.3% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 16.1% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 3.6% lower than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 € | 70.00 € | +27.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.45 € | +35.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.93 € | 3.50 € | +19.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.94 € | 2.40 € | +23.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 € | 2.12 € | -11.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.47 € | -11.0 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 4.06 € | -2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.04 € | -8.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.23 € | +7.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.09 € | 2.91 € | -6.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.49 € | 3.98 € | -11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.10 € | 3.58 € | -12.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.56 € | 6.38 € | +39.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.19 € | +87.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.82 € | +26.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.10 € | +50.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.21 € | +19.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.70 € | +51.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.83 € | +73.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.62 € | +56.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 € | 0.78 € | -21.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.30 € | 1.57 € | +20.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 2.45 € | +32.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.65 € | 5.70 € | +22.6 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.46 € | 2.00 € | +37.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 € | 26.00 € | -42.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.66 € | 5.00 € | +88.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.22 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7.80 € | 35.00 € | +348.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.78 € | 5.08 € | -12.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 23,020.00 € | -23.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,115.54 € | 26,213.53 € | +13.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 153.28 € | 95.21 € | -37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.34 € | 24.79 € | +28.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 25.39 € | 30.46 € | +20.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.08 € | 55.99 € | +43.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.75 € | 21.69 € | +101.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.63 € | 9.15 € | +37.9 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 183.06 € | 485.96 € | +165.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,865.68 € | 8,400.51 € | +6.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.62 € | 85.71 € | +6.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.64 € | 36.31 € | +1.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.54 € | 81.87 € | -5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.64 € | 99.63 € | +5.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 545.94 € | 941.21 € | +72.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 438.12 € | 780.29 € | +78.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 902.54 € | 1,644.44 € | +82.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 700.11 € | 1,237.65 € | +76.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 315.06 € | 349.20 € | +10.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 236.61 € | 272.32 € | +15.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,143.63 € | 1,426.50 € | +24.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.21 | 4.69 | +11.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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