Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malta are 17.4% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malta are 12.1% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 1.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 52.1% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 15.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 20.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 70.00 € | +75.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 9.45 € | +18.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.79 € | 2.39 € | +33.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 € | 2.12 € | +33.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.47 € | +31.3 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.52 € | 4.05 € | +15.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.04 € | -16.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.22 € | +97.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 2.91 € | +6.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.50 € | 3.99 € | -11.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.12 € | 3.59 € | +15.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.39 € | 6.34 € | +17.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.20 € | +34.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.82 € | +44.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.10 € | +51.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.20 € | +20.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.70 € | +6.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.83 € | +4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.61 € | +16.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.78 € | +13.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 6.00 € | +20.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.57 € | +41.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 2.45 € | +17.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 5.70 € | +5.6 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 26.00 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 3.22 € | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 35.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 € | 5.08 € | -21.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,790.00 € | 23,020.00 € | -22.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,755.85 € | 26,213.53 € | -22.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 113.18 € | 95.21 € | -15.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.22 € | 24.59 € | +27.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.99 € | 30.64 € | -17.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.68 € | 56.06 € | +52.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.01 € | 21.56 € | +65.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 9.15 € | +22.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 407.64 € | 485.96 € | +19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,572.74 € | 8,400.51 € | -12.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.93 € | 86.74 € | +15.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.20 € | 35.95 € | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.65 € | 81.43 € | +9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.11 € | 99.63 € | +17.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 945.81 € | 941.21 € | -0.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 725.81 € | 780.29 € | +7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,664.80 € | 1,644.44 € | -1.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,210.91 € | 1,237.65 € | +2.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 297.80 € | 349.20 € | +17.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.59 € | 272.32 € | +37.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,061.06 € | 1,427.49 € | +34.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 4.69 | +2.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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