Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Spain 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 11.2% lower than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 10.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 8.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 21.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 10.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 36.9% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.45 € | 8.90 € | -5.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.40 € | 1.85 € | -22.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.00 € | -5.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.51 € | +2.6 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.06 € | 3.92 € | -3.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.15 € | +11.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.59 € | -51.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 2.44 € | -15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.98 € | 5.31 € | +33.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.58 € | 3.15 € | -12.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.38 € | 5.91 € | -7.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.90 € | -24.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.76 € | -7.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 0.77 € | -30.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.01 € | -16.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.66 € | -6.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.71 € | -13.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 1.04 € | -36.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.65 € | -16.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.03 € | -34.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 1.68 € | -31.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 5.25 € | -7.9 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.00 € | 31.65 € | +21.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.95 € | -39.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 22.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.08 € | 6.08 € | +19.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,020.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +44.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,213.53 € | 25,810.83 € | -1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 95.21 € | 131.33 € | +37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.79 € | 18.34 € | -26.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.46 € | 31.95 € | +4.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.99 € | 39.21 € | -30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.69 € | 13.22 € | -39.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.15 € | 8.00 € | -12.6 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 485.96 € | 416.12 € | -14.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,400.51 € | 8,026.06 € | -4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.71 € | 74.00 € | -13.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.31 € | 29.84 € | -17.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.87 € | 74.95 € | -8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.63 € | 87.06 € | -12.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 941.21 € | 940.10 € | -0.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 780.29 € | 702.96 € | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,644.44 € | 1,518.01 € | -7.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,237.65 € | 1,057.04 € | -14.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 349.20 € | 306.83 € | -12.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.32 € | 187.44 € | -31.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,426.50 € | 1,750.02 € | +22.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.69 | 3.50 | -25.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 251 | 1915 |
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