Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 14.8% lower than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 10.7% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 0.9% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 34.3% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 13.3% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 17.2% lower than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 40.00 € | -42.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.45 € | 8.00 € | -15.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 2.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.39 € | 1.78 € | -25.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 1.59 € | -25.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.11 € | -24.1 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.07 € | 3.51 € | -13.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.25 € | +19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.62 € | -49.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.94 € | 2.74 € | -6.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.99 € | 4.49 € | +12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.59 € | 3.11 € | -13.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.34 € | 5.38 € | -15.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 0.89 € | -25.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.57 € | -30.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 0.72 € | -34.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.67 € | -5.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.79 € | -4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 1.38 € | -14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.68 € | -11.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 4.99 € | -16.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.11 € | -28.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.08 € | -14.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 5.40 € | -5.3 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 40.00 € | +53.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.29 € | -60.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 15.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.08 € | 6.50 € | +28.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,020.00 € | 29,800.00 € | +29.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,213.53 € | 33,755.85 € | +28.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 95.73 € | 112.48 € | +17.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.48 € | 19.20 € | -21.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.55 € | 37.14 € | +21.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.69 € | 36.82 € | -33.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.56 € | 13.16 € | -39.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.15 € | 7.50 € | -18.0 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 485.96 € | 402.64 € | -17.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,400.51 € | 9,448.95 € | +12.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.74 € | 74.45 € | -14.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.95 € | 33.07 € | -8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.43 € | 74.22 € | -8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.63 € | 85.11 € | -14.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 941.21 € | 949.01 € | +0.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 728.80 € | -6.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,644.44 € | 1,670.92 € | +1.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 1,212.51 € | -2.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 349.20 € | 302.94 € | -13.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.32 € | 201.53 € | -26.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,425.07 € | 1,053.37 € | -26.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.69 | 4.62 | -1.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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