Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 6.7% higher than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 1.3% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 20.2% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 4.8% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 14.4% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 12.2% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Italy 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) | 9.27 € | 10.00 € | +7.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 € | 1.58 € | -34.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.11 € | 2.43 € | +15.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.13 € | -23.2 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.06 € | 5.54 € | +36.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.81 € | +75.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.18 € | -4.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.89 € | 3.42 € | +18.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.92 € | 5.97 € | +52.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.60 € | 4.87 € | +35.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.29 € | 7.80 € | +24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.92 € | -22.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.85 € | +3.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 1.02 € | -5.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.27 € | +5.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.71 € | +1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.67 € | -19.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.30 € | -20.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.44 € | -43.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.50 € | -3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.05 € | -16.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 6.00 € | +5.3 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.70 € | -15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 35.00 € | +34.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.60 € | 5.00 € | -10.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.41 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 28.66 € | -18.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.08 € | 6.82 € | +34.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | +8.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,758.12 € | 27,038.38 € | +1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 94.53 € | 199.60 € | +111.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.61 € | 12.66 € | -48.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.47 € | 27.55 € | -9.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.52 € | 48.40 € | -14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.76 € | 20.06 € | -7.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 9.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 476.02 € | 521.36 € | +9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,433.89 € | 9,223.35 € | +9.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.31 € | 77.87 € | -7.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.16 € | 33.09 € | -11.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.92 € | 84.19 € | +1.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.81 € | 111.98 € | +12.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.16 € | 768.87 € | -17.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 574.31 € | -26.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,648.35 € | 1,369.37 € | -16.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 959.14 € | -22.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 345.59 € | 375.79 € | +8.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 269.65 € | 229.78 € | -14.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,426.58 € | 1,579.97 € | +10.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.72 | 4.79 | +1.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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