Cost of Living in Valletta

Summary of cost of living in Valletta, Malta:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,499.4$ (3,009.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 955.7$ (821.9€), excluding rent.
  • Valletta is 34.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Valletta is, on average, 42.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 € 8.48-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 80.00 € 60.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 € 9.45-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4.15 € 2.50-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 3.00-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.37 € 2.00-5.09
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.50 € 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.00 € 1.50-2.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.16 € 1.15-1.20
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.18 € 0.60-1.54
White Rice (1 lb) 1.36 € 0.77-1.68
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.28 € 1.63-4.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.97 € 1.79-9.98
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.02 € 3.40-7.26
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.24 € 2.49-7.18
Apples (1 lb) 1.26 € 1.13-1.79
Bananas (1 lb) 0.99 € 0.51-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) 1.25 € 0.77-1.59
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.29 € 0.91-1.36
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.55 € 0.45-1.36
Onions (1 lb) 1.13 € 0.51-1.36
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.00 € 0.57-2.25
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.00 € 0.50-1.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.00 € 4.50-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 € 1.40-2.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.56 € 1.50-1.75
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.65 € 5.00-6.10
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 € 3.50-7.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.57 € 2.57-2.73
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) 22,603.87 € 22,000.00-25,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,402.58 € 32,000.00-45,207.74
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 130.94 € 106.25-180.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 24.83 € 11.00-50.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 27.00 € 20.00-35.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 51.30 € 30.00-65.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.00 € 20.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 13.15 € 8.00-18.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 226.04 €
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 11,000.00 € 11,000.00-11,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 88.48 € 25.00-180.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 63.69 € 30.00-100.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 125.14 € 75.00-200.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 146.59 € 84.76-250.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,111.50 € 969.00-1,400.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 907.33 € 694.00-1,100.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,508.33 € 2,000.00-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,586.67 € 1,000.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 438.13 € 334.45-852.84
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 316.37 € 297.29-354.52
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,812.81 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.06 2.90-5.43

Prices in Valletta

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Last update: 7 December 2025
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