Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 24.5% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 35.5% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 63.6% higher than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 19.9% higher than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 20.6% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 42.6% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.04 € | 80.00 € | +14.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 6.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 € | 3.76 € | +56.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 € | 2.29 € | +6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.83 € | +30.1 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 5.09 € | +17.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.70 € | +64.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.41 € | 0.76 € | -46.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 3.74 € | +16.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 € | 4.19 € | +1.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.74 € | 4.51 € | +20.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.63 € | 5.12 € | -22.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.22 € | -0.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.86 € | +3.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.19 € | +9.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.73 € | +33.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.85 € | +7.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.61 € | -24.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.16 € | -29.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 1.68 € | +109.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 2.95 € | +89.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 € | 3.24 € | +54.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 16.50 € | +184.5 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 87.50 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.90 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.22 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 32.72 € | -12.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 6.67 € | +31.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +52.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 34,047.85 € | +16.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 91.93 € | 211.73 € | +130.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.05 € | 20.30 € | -15.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.13 € | 46.22 € | +48.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.79 € | 48.78 € | -15.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 19.19 € | -8.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.15 € | 12.00 € | +31.1 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 1,055.87 € | +122.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,245.11 € | 7,362.59 € | -20.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 82.70 € | -6.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 39.60 € | -1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 87.98 € | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 97.40 € | -0.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 981.79 € | 1,576.28 € | +60.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 815.29 € | 1,354.57 € | +66.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,665.12 € | 2,641.46 € | +58.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,290.51 € | 2,204.61 € | +70.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 334.02 € | 401.61 € | +20.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 262.14 € | 330.49 € | +26.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,502.30 € | 2,903.28 € | +93.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.71 | 4.48 | -5.0 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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