Cost of Living in Valletta
Summary of cost of living in Valletta, Malta:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,391.5$ (2,945.5€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 923.7$ (802.2€), excluding rent.
- Valletta is 19.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Valletta is, on average, 10.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.27 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 92.11 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.51 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.78 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.61 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.73 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.88 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.30 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.33 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.36 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.77 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.57 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.52 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.30 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.48 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.25 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.16 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.76 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.32 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.51 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.88 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.03 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.96 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.62 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.54 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 26,026.51 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 40,763.18 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 139.03 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 29.16 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 31.09 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 59.07 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 30.70 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.14 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 260.27 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,665.60 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 101.87 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 73.34 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 144.09 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 168.78 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,266.56 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,057.87 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,777.80 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,842.27 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 385.09 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 342.30 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,003.47 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.43 |
Prices in Valletta
This city had 240 entries in the past 12 months by 40 different contributors.
Last update: 12 October 2025
Last update: 12 October 2025
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