Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malta is 13.7% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malta is 6.4% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 20.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 14.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 12.4% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 35.9% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 70.00 € | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.95 € | -0.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 € | 2.41 € | -28.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 2.14 € | -20.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 1.45 € | -38.7 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.20 € | 4.15 € | -1.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.91 € | 1.03 € | -45.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.26 € | +35.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.02 € | -9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.99 € | 3.97 € | -33.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.60 € | 3.63 € | -20.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 6.46 € | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.22 € | +13.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.83 € | -4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.07 € | +5.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.26 € | +11.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.73 € | -5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.83 € | +24.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.62 € | +34.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.80 € | -11.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.56 € | -5.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 2.40 € | +17.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.50 € | 5.70 € | -32.9 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 15.00 € | -69.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.94 € | 3.22 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 35.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 € | 5.08 € | -21.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,625.00 € | 23,040.00 € | -16.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,458.40 € | 27,164.38 € | -1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 197.44 € | 91.15 € | -53.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.18 € | 24.16 € | +14.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.63 € | 29.78 € | -40.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.93 € | 57.55 € | +80.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.88 € | 21.22 € | +18.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 568.82 € | 493.03 € | -13.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,751.05 € | 8,400.51 € | -46.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.56 € | 91.64 € | +2.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.68 € | 37.05 € | -6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.03 € | 85.86 € | -8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.13 € | 100.58 € | -17.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 828.88 € | 949.25 € | +14.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 708.07 € | 789.34 € | +11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,241.36 € | 1,625.86 € | +31.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,039.63 € | 1,231.10 € | +18.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.88 € | 339.40 € | -1.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 275.94 € | 265.59 € | -3.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,435.90 € | 1,461.41 € | -40.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.62 | 4.74 | +31.0 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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