Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malta is 16.0% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malta is 13.1% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 6.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 43.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 18.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 24.8% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 70.04 € | +55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.88 € | 2.41 € | +28.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 2.15 € | +24.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.20 € | 1.42 € | +18.0 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.55 € | 4.33 € | +21.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.05 € | -16.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.40 € | +118.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.68 € | 3.18 € | +18.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 4.19 € | -10.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 3.75 € | +24.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.68 € | 6.68 € | +17.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.24 € | +39.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.82 € | +42.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.07 € | +47.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.29 € | +30.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.78 € | +17.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.81 € | +2.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.64 € | +20.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.79 € | +15.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 6.75 € | +35.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.54 € | +38.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 € | 2.10 € | -4.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.80 € | +5.5 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.58 € | 3.22 € | +104.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 37.50 € | +150.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.45 € | 5.07 € | -21.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,056.37 € | 29,213.12 € | -14.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.18 € | 90.18 € | -21.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.84 € | 23.95 € | +27.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.16 € | 30.91 € | -16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.39 € | 57.25 € | +49.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.14 € | 21.03 € | +48.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 9.30 € | +24.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 438.52 € | 474.60 € | +8.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,370.42 € | 9,200.42 € | -11.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.18 € | 88.71 € | +10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.71 € | 40.11 € | +19.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.72 € | 87.93 € | +13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.33 € | 98.17 € | +6.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 928.85 € | 978.46 € | +5.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 738.42 € | 813.97 € | +10.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,597.97 € | 1,654.55 € | +3.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,176.01 € | 1,279.88 € | +8.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.65 € | 332.73 € | -2.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 246.24 € | 261.55 € | +6.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,065.07 € | 1,503.73 € | +41.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.78 | 4.70 | -1.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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