Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 7.2% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 1.7% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 24.7% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 1.2% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 11.7% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 9.2% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.08 € | 70.00 € | -0.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 € | 1.67 € | -30.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 2.54 € | +18.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 1.16 € | -18.0 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 5.47 € | +26.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.83 € | +74.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.17 € | -16.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 € | 3.47 € | +9.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 6.41 € | +52.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 4.85 € | +29.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 7.91 € | +18.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.98 € | -20.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.86 € | +4.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.05 € | -2.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.29 € | -0.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.77 € | -0.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.73 € | -10.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.30 € | -20.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.44 € | -44.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 € | 6.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.57 € | +1.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 2.13 € | +1.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 6.00 € | +3.4 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.70 € | -15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 36.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.41 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 30.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 6.76 € | +33.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 28,000.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 28,558.91 € | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.18 € | 192.77 € | +113.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 11.60 € | -51.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 27.28 € | -11.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 49.11 € | -14.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 21.91 € | +4.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.30 € | 9.00 € | -3.2 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 497.48 € | +4.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 9,128.68 € | -0.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 79.05 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 34.71 € | -13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 86.07 € | -2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 113.08 € | +15.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 978.46 € | 742.42 € | -24.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 813.97 € | 566.95 € | -30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 1,306.35 € | -21.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 942.10 € | -26.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 345.96 € | +4.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 218.65 € | -16.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,508.13 € | 1,618.23 € | +7.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.45 | -5.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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