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Malta

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Malta

About Malta

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$744
Family of 4 / mo
$1,893
Internet
113.4Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
2.4%
Population
0.56M

Malta is a small but beautiful island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy. Known for its rich history, Malta has many ancient temples and charming cities that tell stories from thousands of years ago. The capital city, Valletta, is famous for its stunning architecture and vibrant culture.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $123.13
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $49.17
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $91.59
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $108.76

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $1,544
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $4.71

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $2.4
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $3.97
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $3.97
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $2.98
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $1.59

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $19.83
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.82
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $79.32

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.46
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $1.48
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $2.96
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $3.05
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.25
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $11.64
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $9.78
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $18.66
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.42
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.46
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $3.29
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $3.4

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $428.78
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $309.46
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,083
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $900.76
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,921
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,458

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $11.9
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $489.47
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $10,252
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $28.3
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $77.63

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $4.26
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $6.61
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.99
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $34.38
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $29,020
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $38.35
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $33,114

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $44.84
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $117.84
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