Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 21.5% higher than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 37.1% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 74.3% higher than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 14.1% higher than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 18.2% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 46.5% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 16.00 € | +6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.27 € | 9.00 € | -3.0 % |
| 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 € | 3.58 € | +48.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.11 € | 2.28 € | +7.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.73 € | +17.9 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.05 € | 4.73 € | +16.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.57 € | +52.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.72 € | -41.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.89 € | 3.68 € | +27.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.92 € | 3.73 € | -4.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.60 € | 4.24 € | +17.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.29 € | 4.73 € | -24.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.14 € | -3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.86 € | +5.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.14 € | +5.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.44 € | +19.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.79 € | +12.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.59 € | -29.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.09 € | -32.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 1.52 € | +94.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 12.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.94 € | +89.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 3.24 € | +32.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 15.50 € | +171.9 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.10 € | +5.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 100.00 € | +284.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.60 € | 4.50 € | -19.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.41 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 25.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.08 € | 6.72 € | +32.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +59.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,758.12 € | 32,569.05 € | +21.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 94.53 € | 212.56 € | +124.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.61 € | 20.69 € | -15.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.47 € | 48.71 € | +59.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.52 € | 47.67 € | -15.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.76 € | 20.78 € | -4.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 476.02 € | 1,078.02 € | +126.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,433.89 € | 8,607.83 € | +2.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.31 € | 83.34 € | -1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.16 € | 38.62 € | +3.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.92 € | 84.97 € | +2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.81 € | 90.59 € | -9.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.16 € | 1,651.90 € | +76.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 1,423.84 € | +82.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,648.35 € | 2,725.93 € | +65.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 2,222.06 € | +79.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 345.59 € | 443.46 € | +28.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 269.65 € | 337.33 € | +25.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,426.58 € | 2,866.02 € | +100.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.72 | 4.39 | -7.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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