Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 9.6% 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 18.3% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 14.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 9.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 26.1% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €75.00 | €50.00 | -33.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.00 | €10.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.00 | €3.00 | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | €3.50 | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.47 | €2.12 | -14.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.25 | €2.26 | +0.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.48 | €1.62 | +9.8 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.17 | €1.05 | -9.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.06 | €1.22 | +14.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.48 | €0.65 | -55.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.50 | €2.96 | -15.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.22 | €5.74 | +35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.94 | €3.37 | -14.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.57 | €6.52 | -0.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.30 | €1.01 | -21.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.87 | €0.81 | -6.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.20 | €0.84 | -29.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.32 | €1.02 | -22.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.79 | €0.73 | -8.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.86 | €0.79 | -7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.73 | €1.19 | -31.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.87 | €0.68 | -21.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.14 | €5.00 | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.59 | €1.13 | -28.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.11 | €1.84 | -12.6 % |
| 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 | €3.99 | -20.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | €2.09 | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.20 | €23.00 | -21.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.34 | €1.52 | +13.1 % |
| 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) | €33,782.07 | €26,154.06 | -22.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €92.94 | €132.44 | +42.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €23.42 | €16.09 | -31.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €30.85 | €28.68 | -7.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €61.00 | €40.64 | -33.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €19.19 | €13.71 | -28.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.75 | €8.50 | -12.8 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €365.70 | €469.97 | +28.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,674.55 | €9,272.38 | -4.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €89.91 | €76.25 | -15.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €40.70 | €32.54 | -20.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €90.82 | €79.59 | -12.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €99.70 | €93.81 | -5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,036.53 | €903.73 | -12.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €859.44 | €712.98 | -17.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,745.83 | €1,427.10 | -18.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,405.07 | €1,081.06 | -23.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €359.08 | €348.47 | -3.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €273.55 | €217.49 | -20.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,585.36 | €1,756.56 | +10.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.15 | 3.32 | -20.0 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
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