Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Luxembourg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Luxembourg is 38.2% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Luxembourg is 49.5% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Luxembourg are 78.7% higher than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Luxembourg are 32.1% higher than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Luxembourg are 39.3% higher than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Luxembourg is 143.9% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.08 € | 82.50 € | +17.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.72 € | +27.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.50 € | +57.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.41 € | 3.98 € | +64.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 3.23 € | +50.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 3.08 € | +117.2 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 5.56 € | +28.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 2.62 € | +150.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.20 € | -14.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 € | 4.21 € | +32.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 7.74 € | +84.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 6.21 € | +65.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 10.21 € | +52.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.23 € | -0.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.94 € | +14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.26 € | +17.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.70 € | +31.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.09 € | +40.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.98 € | +21.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.82 € | +11.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.77 € | -2.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 € | 10.00 € | +48.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.69 € | +9.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 1.88 € | -10.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 6.25 € | +7.8 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 0.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.50 € | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 5.63 € | +75.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 50.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 5.79 € | +14.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 26,690.00 € | +11.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 29,273.75 € | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.18 € | 253.86 € | +181.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 23.97 € | +0.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 49.98 € | +61.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 44.34 € | -22.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 22.86 € | +8.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.30 € | 15.00 € | +61.3 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 1,272.73 € | +168.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 14,375.00 € | +56.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 82.37 € | -7.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 38.42 € | -4.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 96.06 € | +9.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 129.58 € | +32.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 978.46 € | 1,695.12 € | +73.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 809.94 € | 1,430.13 € | +76.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 2,973.69 € | +79.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 2,342.65 € | +83.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 947.49 € | +184.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 714.91 € | +173.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Luxembourg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,508.13 € | 5,499.40 € | +264.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 3.20 | -31.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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