Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 14.0% lower than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 11.9% lower than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 6.5% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 31.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 15.5% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 20.2% lower than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.54 € | 45.00 € | -38.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 2.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 1.88 € | -22.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 1.72 € | -20.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 1.21 € | -15.0 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 3.56 € | -18.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.25 € | +20.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 0.64 € | -53.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 € | 2.67 € | -15.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 € | 4.70 € | +13.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 3.02 € | -19.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 5.67 € | -15.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.88 € | -27.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.58 € | -29.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.73 € | -31.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 0.99 € | -23.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.67 € | -15.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.79 € | -0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.36 € | -15.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.69 € | -12.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 1.12 € | -26.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.20 € | +3.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 5.50 € | -5.2 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 40.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.59 € | -50.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 15.00 € | -60.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 6.45 € | +27.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 34,056.37 € | +16.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.18 € | 114.64 € | +27.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 18.88 € | -21.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 37.23 € | +20.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 38.32 € | -33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 14.01 € | -33.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.30 € | 7.50 € | -19.4 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 438.52 € | -7.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 10,329.13 € | +12.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 79.62 € | -10.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 33.59 € | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 77.48 € | -11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 92.00 € | -6.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 978.46 € | 925.10 € | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 809.94 € | 733.79 € | -9.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 1,584.43 € | -4.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 1,171.88 € | -8.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 341.12 € | +2.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 247.25 € | -5.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,508.13 € | 1,060.31 € | -29.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.76 | +1.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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