Cost of Living in Malta
Summary of cost of living in Malta:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,261.5 (€2,912.9), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $878.9 (€784.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Malta is, on average, 18.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Malta is, on average, 27.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €75.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.28 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.51 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.19 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.09 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.49 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.53 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.21 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.01 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.29 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.88 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.17 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.32 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.81 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.86 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.69 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.87 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.14 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.58 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.13 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €0.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.20 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €25,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,747.37 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €93.33 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €23.86 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €30.69 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €61.52 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €19.90 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.90 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €382.91 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,929.58 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €89.91 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.44 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.24 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €104.94 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,057.78 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €866.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,752.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,414.23 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €368.83 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €276.66 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,592.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.12 | |
Prices in Malta
This country had 1578 entries in the past 12 months by 146 different contributors.
Last update: 16 October 2026
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Last update: 16 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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