Cost of Living Comparison Between Greece and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malta are 7.4% higher than in Greece (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malta are 24.4% higher than in Greece | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 105.1% higher than in Greece | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 26.6% higher than in Greece | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 16.4% higher than in Greece | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 28.7% higher than in Greece | |
Restaurants | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 70.00 € | +55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.12 € | 2.36 € | -24.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 1.92 € | +7.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.33 € | +166.8 % |
Markets | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.38 € | 3.86 € | -28.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.05 € | +6.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.09 € | +24.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.59 € | 2.58 € | -28.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.71 € | 4.12 € | -12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 3.48 € | -4.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.82 € | 6.40 € | +32.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.14 € | +48.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.83 € | +5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 1.09 € | +99.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.22 € | +52.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.45 € | 0.75 € | +67.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.86 € | +105.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.82 € | 1.51 € | +84.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.88 € | +14.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.25 € | -10.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.48 € | 1.61 € | +8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 2.20 € | +2.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 5.85 € | +27.2 % |
Transportation | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 1.88 € | +56.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 26.00 € | -13.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.22 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 € | 30.00 € | +150.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.75 € | 5.12 € | -33.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,400.00 € | 22,750.00 € | +6.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,158.41 € | 24,977.20 € | +18.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 211.33 € | 94.08 € | -55.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.51 € | 0.30 € | -41.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 32.77 € | +6.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.76 € | 61.10 € | +57.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.17 € | 21.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 356.65 € | 393.30 € | +10.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,732.72 € | 7,774.04 € | +0.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.22 € | 72.83 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.67 € | 39.34 € | +20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.23 € | 82.57 € | +9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.30 € | 96.49 € | +4.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 413.70 € | 850.22 € | +105.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 349.60 € | 721.18 € | +106.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 710.42 € | 1,597.28 € | +124.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 634.57 € | 1,156.45 € | +82.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 195.00 € | 317.54 € | +62.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 166.92 € | 251.49 € | +50.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Greece Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 825.68 € | 1,321.87 € | +60.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.30 | 4.11 | -4.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
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