Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Malta 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malta is 16.8% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malta is 12.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Malta are 1.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malta are 43.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Malta are 18.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malta is 24.6% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 70.00 € | +55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.55 € | +42.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 2.39 € | +29.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.67 € | 2.13 € | +27.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.17 € | 1.43 € | +22.9 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.54 € | 4.21 € | +19.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.05 € | -14.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.35 € | +116.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.70 € | 3.10 € | +14.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.58 € | 3.99 € | -13.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.05 € | 3.70 € | +21.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.46 € | 6.57 € | +20.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.24 € | +38.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.82 € | +42.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.09 € | +49.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.31 € | +30.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.76 € | +12.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.83 € | +5.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.63 € | +17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.78 € | +16.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 6.50 € | +30.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.13 € | 1.53 € | +35.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 2.41 € | +11.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.80 € | +5.5 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 3.62 € | +181.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 35.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.39 € | 5.08 € | -20.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,979.44 € | 27,390.00 € | -19.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.46 € | 91.04 € | -20.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.00 € | 24.15 € | +27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.17 € | 30.66 € | -17.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.50 € | 56.97 € | +51.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.32 € | 22.17 € | +66.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 9.30 € | +24.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 444.25 € | 487.26 € | +9.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,125.49 € | 8,323.59 € | -17.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.87 € | 89.63 € | +10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.94 € | 37.48 € | +10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.00 € | 85.12 € | +9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.68 € | 101.04 € | +11.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 939.78 € | 955.76 € | +1.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 744.96 € | 799.59 € | +7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.14 € | 1,622.41 € | -1.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,218.11 € | 1,259.76 € | +3.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 331.14 € | 348.85 € | +5.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 224.20 € | 264.35 € | +17.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Malta Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,053.55 € | 1,473.20 € | +39.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.93 | 4.69 | -4.8 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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