Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 20.6% higher than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 10.8% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in France are 12.5% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 0.4% higher than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 37.9% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 47.0% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.45 € | 10.00 € | +5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 6.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.39 € | 3.06 € | +27.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.80 € | +32.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.93 € | +31.5 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.07 € | 4.28 € | +5.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.60 € | +54.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.99 € | -19.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.94 € | 3.78 € | +28.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.99 € | 7.70 € | +92.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.59 € | 5.82 € | +62.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.34 € | 8.64 € | +36.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.25 € | +3.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.92 € | +11.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 1.34 € | +21.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.53 € | +27.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.91 € | +30.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.94 € | +14.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 1.37 € | -14.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.70 € | -10.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.20 € | +41.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.72 € | +10.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 11.00 € | +93.0 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.80 € | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 66.20 € | +154.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 2.90 € | -42.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.95 € | -8.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 27.80 € | -20.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.08 € | 6.91 € | +36.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,020.00 € | 32,197.50 € | +39.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,213.53 € | 27,166.35 € | +3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 95.73 € | 179.34 € | +87.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.48 € | 25.76 € | +5.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.55 € | 29.44 € | -3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.69 € | 32.88 € | -41.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.56 € | 15.74 € | -27.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.15 € | 12.00 € | +31.1 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 485.96 € | 674.19 € | +38.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,400.51 € | 10,467.96 € | +24.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.74 € | 87.28 € | +0.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.95 € | 37.38 € | +4.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.43 € | 89.29 € | +9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.63 € | 117.07 € | +17.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 941.21 € | 785.82 € | -16.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 589.46 € | -24.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,644.44 € | 1,485.45 € | -9.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 1,168.84 € | -5.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 349.20 € | 570.01 € | +63.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.32 € | 422.99 € | +55.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,425.07 € | 2,320.86 € | +62.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.69 | 3.57 | -23.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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