Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 9.3% lower than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 12.1% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 19.1% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 14.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 9.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 28.1% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.08 € | 50.00 € | -28.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.90 € | 3.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.45 € | 2.05 € | -16.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.28 € | 2.18 € | -4.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.51 € | 1.61 € | +7.1 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | 1.05 € | -8.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.07 € | 1.19 € | +11.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 0.65 € | -55.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.29 € | 2.75 € | -16.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.22 € | 5.63 € | +33.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.81 € | 3.33 € | -12.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.65 € | 6.25 € | -6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.98 € | -21.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.80 € | -3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 0.82 € | -26.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 1.02 € | -20.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.72 € | -9.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.78 € | -5.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.69 € | 1.15 € | -32.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.81 € | 0.66 € | -18.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.11 € | -28.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.05 € | 1.85 € | -9.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 5.82 € | -2.9 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 30.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.65 € | -27.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 29.20 € | 23.08 € | -21.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.34 € | 1.52 € | +13.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 € | 31,500.00 € | +26.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 33,592.52 € | 26,314.59 € | -21.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 93.72 € | 133.20 € | +42.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.34 € | 16.21 € | -30.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.16 € | 28.79 € | -7.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 59.52 € | 40.53 € | -31.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.05 € | 13.68 € | -28.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.25 € | 8.40 € | -9.2 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 362.23 € | 480.93 € | +32.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,402.73 € | 9,117.31 € | -3.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 83.15 € | 76.22 € | -8.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.75 € | 32.32 € | -18.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.36 € | 79.12 € | -11.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 95.15 € | 92.14 € | -3.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,015.51 € | 877.80 € | -13.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 843.34 € | 688.48 € | -18.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,712.35 € | 1,381.09 € | -19.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,364.55 € | 1,048.10 € | -23.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 351.87 € | 349.94 € | -0.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.60 € | 219.15 € | -16.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,590.73 € | 1,790.85 € | +12.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.32 | 3.34 | -22.8 % |
| Last update: | 11 January 2026 | 18 January 2026 | |
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