Cost of Living in Valletta

Summary of cost of living in Valletta, Malta:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,532.1$ (3,012.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 964.7$ (822.6€), excluding rent.
  • Valletta is 34.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Valletta is, on average, 41.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 17.59 $ 9.94-35.18
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 93.82 $ 70.36-140.72
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.73 $ 11.08-14.07
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4.86 $ 2.93-11.73
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.69 $ 3.52-7.04
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.78 $ 2.35-5.96
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.93 $ 2.35-3.52
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.35 $ 1.76-2.93
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.36 $ 1.35-1.41
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.39 $ 0.70-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) 1.59 $ 0.90-1.97
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.84 $ 1.91-5.39
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.65 $ 2.10-11.70
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.71 $ 3.99-8.51
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.32 $ 2.93-8.42
Apples (1 lb) 1.47 $ 1.33-2.10
Bananas (1 lb) 1.16 $ 0.60-1.60
Oranges (1 lb) 1.46 $ 0.90-1.86
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.51 $ 1.06-1.60
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.65 $ 0.53-1.60
Onions (1 lb) 1.33 $ 0.60-1.60
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.35 $ 0.66-2.64
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.18 $ 0.59-1.76
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.86 $ 5.28-9.38
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.36 $ 1.64-2.93
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.83 $ 1.76-2.05
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.63 $ 5.86-7.15
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.93 $ 2.35-2.93
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 $ 0.00-24.63
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.10 $ 4.10-8.21
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.02 $ 3.02-3.20
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 34.24 $ 34.24-35.18
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.57 $ 1.57-1.57
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 26,507.31 $ 25,799.16-29,317.23
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 41,516.22 $ 37,526.05-53,014.62
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 153.55 $ 124.60-211.08
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 29.12 $ 12.90-58.63
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 31.66 $ 23.45-41.04
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 60.16 $ 35.18-76.22
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 29.32 $ 23.45-29.32
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.42 $ 9.38-21.11
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 265.07 $
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 12,899.58 $ 12,899.58-12,899.58
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 103.76 $ 29.32-211.08
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 74.69 $ 35.18-117.27
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 146.75 $ 87.95-234.54
Men's Leather Business Shoes 171.90 $ 99.40-293.17
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,303.44 $ 1,136.34-1,641.76
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,064.02 $ 813.85-1,289.96
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,941.49 $ 2,345.38-3,518.07
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,860.67 $ 1,172.69-2,931.72
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 513.79 $ 392.20-1,000.12
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 371.00 $ 348.63-415.74
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,125.86 $
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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