Cost of Living in Valletta

Summary of cost of living in Valletta, Malta:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,602.7 (€3,217.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $983.1 (€878.0), excluding rent.
  • Valletta is 11.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Valletta is, on average, 14.7% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant €20.00 8.48-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) €80.00 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) €12.00 11.00-13.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) €5.00 4.00-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €6.00 4.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) €2.84 2.00-5.09
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) €2.12 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) €1.75 1.50-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) €1.20 1.17-2.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) €1.16 0.60-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) €1.42 0.77-1.68
Eggs (12, Large Size) €3.90 1.63-4.80
Local Cheese (1 lb) €4.20 1.79-9.98
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) €4.87 3.40-7.26
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) €7.38 2.49-10.89
Apples (1 lb) €1.53 1.13-1.81
Bananas (1 lb) €1.11 0.51-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) €1.58 0.77-2.27
Tomatoes (1 lb) €1.51 1.13-1.81
Potatoes (1 lb) €0.77 0.51-1.36
Onions (1 lb) €1.36 0.51-1.81
Lettuce (1 Head) €2.00 0.57-2.25
Bottled Water (50 oz) €1.36 0.57-2.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) €5.33 4.50-11.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) €2.19 2.00-2.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €2.08 1.50-3.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) €5.60 5.00-9.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) €2.50 2.00-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) €0.00 0.00-21.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) €3.50 3.50-4.50
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) €2.57 2.57-2.74
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) €29.20 29.20-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) €1.34 1.34-1.34
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) €25,000.00 22,603.87-25,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) €34,898.75 34,895.00-34,900.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) €138.75 106.25-180.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) €27.91 11.00-45.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) €26.25 20.00-32.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership €52.75 35.00-65.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) €18.33 5.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) €10.15 8.00-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child €248.02 226.04-270.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child €11,000.00 11,000.00-16,500.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) €51.30 30.00-90.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) €61.59 30.00-84.76
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) €100.14 75.00-125.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes €116.59 84.76-160.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €1,262.50 1,100.00-1,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €993.33 980.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €2,933.33 2,800.00-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €1,817.50 1,500.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre €440.20 334.45-852.84
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre €331.11 297.29-362.32
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) €1,811.21
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.05 2.90-10.00

Prices in Valletta

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Last update: 15 October 2026
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