Cost of Living in Sliema
Summary of cost of living in Sliema, Malta:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,975.3 (€3,550.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,059.5 (€946.2), excluding rent.
- Sliema is 10.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sliema is, on average, 20.9% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €17.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €77.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.05 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.60 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.42 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.77 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.99 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.22 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.08 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.76 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.79 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.23 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.43 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.69 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.12 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.46 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.36 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €1.01 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.82 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €2.08 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.18 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.28 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.55 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.13 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.06 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €120.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €24.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €33,800.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,898.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €91.63 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €22.80 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €38.42 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €67.54 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €14.39 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €327.80 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,941.75 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €78.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €36.25 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €89.17 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €70.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,564.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,086.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,606.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €2,127.78 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €446.34 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €294.19 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,625.74 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.90 | |
Prices in Sliema
This city had 466 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Last update: 15 October 2026
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Prices also reflect that - onion prices will vary from 0.70/kg to 3.50/kg (or sometimes your market simply won't have onion at all) depending if you go to buy it on the 10th, the 20th, the 1st, etc. Always buy everything on the 10th, freeze as much as you can, save the industrialized and long-lasting foods for the end of the month - and try to adapt yourself to the commercial ecosystem of the island to save money and have better quality food.