Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 9.2% lower than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 10.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 12.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 15.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 10.3% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 26.6% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 2.02 € | -16.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 2.17 € | +1.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 1.61 € | +13.7 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 3.95 € | -8.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.22 € | +18.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 0.64 € | -54.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 2.60 € | -19.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 5.52 € | +31.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 3.30 € | -12.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 6.15 € | -7.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.96 € | -22.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.79 € | -3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.81 € | -24.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.00 € | -22.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.70 € | -9.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.75 € | -7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.13 € | -31.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.67 € | -16.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.11 € | -28.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 1.81 € | -13.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 5.50 € | -5.2 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 30.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.85 € | -23.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.09 € | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 23.00 € | -38.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 5.85 € | +15.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +39.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 26,870.72 € | -8.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.89 € | 129.51 € | +42.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 17.46 € | -27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.15 € | 29.39 € | -5.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.79 € | 40.22 € | -30.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 13.65 € | -35.1 % |
| 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 | 474.60 € | 445.64 € | -6.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,245.11 € | 8,581.08 € | -7.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 74.61 € | -15.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 31.61 € | -21.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 78.00 € | -11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 91.65 € | -6.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 981.79 € | 920.51 € | -6.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 815.29 € | 721.46 € | -11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,665.12 € | 1,469.20 € | -11.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,290.51 € | 1,073.15 € | -16.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 334.02 € | 342.05 € | +2.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 262.14 € | 213.50 € | -18.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,502.30 € | 1,711.55 € | +13.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.71 | 3.51 | -25.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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