Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 4.1% lower than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 17.1% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 50.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 8.4% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 8.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 22.7% lower than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.54 € | 50.00 € | -31.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 3.42 € | +41.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 2.04 € | -5.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 0.50 € | -64.6 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 5.72 € | +32.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.13 € | +8.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.04 € | -25.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 € | 3.91 € | +23.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 € | 5.46 € | +31.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 4.22 € | +12.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 5.63 € | -15.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.83 € | -32.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.81 € | -1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.60 € | -43.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 0.87 € | -33.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.51 € | -35.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.48 € | -40.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 0.95 € | -40.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.77 € | -2.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 1.76 € | +14.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.57 € | +21.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 4.60 € | -20.7 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.20 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 30.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.69 € | -47.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 15.00 € | -60.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 6.95 € | +36.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 26,000.00 € | +8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 25,193.38 € | -13.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.18 € | 192.01 € | +112.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 21.27 € | -11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 29.01 € | -6.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 42.36 € | -26.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 21.90 € | +4.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.30 € | 8.50 € | -8.6 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 402.55 € | -15.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 8,292.59 € | -9.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 76.78 € | -13.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 35.74 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 82.36 € | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 102.62 € | +4.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 978.46 € | 477.62 € | -51.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 809.94 € | 389.15 € | -52.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 808.01 € | -51.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 668.99 € | -47.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 260.02 € | -21.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 211.23 € | -19.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,508.13 € | 966.66 € | -35.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.60 | -2.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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