Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Belgium is 15.3% higher than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Belgium is 5.7% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 16.9% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 17.4% higher than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 13.3% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 58.0% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.45 € | 10.00 € | +5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.39 € | 3.32 € | +38.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.59 € | +22.4 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.47 € | 2.32 € | +58.0 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.07 € | 1.11 € | +3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.15 € | 2.06 € | +79.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.70 € | 2.00 € | -25.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.94 € | 3.17 € | +7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 8.80 € | 13.08 € | +48.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 7.91 € | 9.98 € | +26.2 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 13.99 € | 15.81 € | +13.1 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.65 € | 2.34 € | -11.7 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.82 € | 1.78 € | -1.9 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.42 € | 2.33 € | -3.9 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.65 € | 2.48 € | -6.5 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.55 € | 1.57 € | +1.6 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.82 € | 1.37 € | -24.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 1.21 € | -24.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.86 € | +10.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.68 € | +8.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.07 € | -15.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 8.00 € | +40.4 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 49.00 € | +88.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 € | 2.40 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 40.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.34 € | 1.75 € | +30.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,020.00 € | 26,000.00 € | +12.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,213.53 € | 26,513.73 € | +1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 95.73 € | 198.46 € | +107.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.48 € | 21.18 € | -13.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.55 € | 49.80 € | +63.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.69 € | 31.32 € | -43.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.56 € | 17.55 € | -18.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.15 € | 12.00 € | +31.1 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 485.96 € | 574.64 € | +18.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,400.51 € | 16,828.18 € | +100.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.74 € | 88.70 € | +2.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.95 € | 39.70 € | +10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.43 € | 89.29 € | +9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.63 € | 121.31 € | +21.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 941.21 € | 824.60 € | -12.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 696.21 € | -10.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,644.44 € | 1,242.63 € | -24.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 1,060.87 € | -14.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,758.82 € | 3,642.79 € | -3.1 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,931.28 € | 2,924.36 € | -0.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,425.07 € | 2,380.57 € | +67.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.69 | 3.41 | -27.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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