Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 10.3% lower than in Malta (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 9.5% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 7.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 18.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 9.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 31.4% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 13.00 € | -13.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.95 € | 9.00 € | -9.5 % |
| 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) | 2.41 € | 1.91 € | -20.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 € | 2.05 € | -3.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 € | 1.54 € | +5.9 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.95 € | -4.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.17 € | +12.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.62 € | -50.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.02 € | 2.53 € | -16.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.97 € | 5.48 € | +37.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 3.23 € | -11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.46 € | 6.12 € | -5.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.92 € | -24.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.77 € | -6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.79 € | -25.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.00 € | -20.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.69 € | -5.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.73 € | -12.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.62 € | 1.08 € | -33.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.80 € | 0.66 € | -16.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.07 € | -31.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 1.73 € | -28.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.70 € | 5.35 € | -6.1 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| 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 € | 22.25 € | -36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 6.03 € | +18.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,040.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +44.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,164.38 € | 26,168.46 € | -3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 91.71 € | 132.86 € | +44.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.26 € | 17.87 € | -26.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.87 € | 31.47 € | +5.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.09 € | 39.17 € | -31.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.50 € | 13.16 € | -38.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 8.00 € | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 493.03 € | 425.04 € | -13.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,400.51 € | 8,095.72 € | -3.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.64 € | 73.95 € | -19.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.05 € | 30.79 € | -16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.86 € | 77.30 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.58 € | 90.01 € | -10.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 947.03 € | 961.85 € | +1.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 788.60 € | 717.24 € | -9.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,627.33 € | 1,507.88 € | -7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,235.98 € | 1,061.56 € | -14.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 339.40 € | 332.02 € | -2.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 265.59 € | 195.18 € | -26.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,461.41 € | 1,736.86 € | +18.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.74 | 3.55 | -25.1 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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