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Cost of Living & Prices:
Malta vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.84 times less for grocery shopping in Malta than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.53 EUR (2.88 USD) in Malta and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Malta.

2.53 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malta and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Malta.

1.84 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.46 EUR (16.44 USD) in Malta and 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Malta.

14.46 EUR
18.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.5 EUR (7.39 USD) in Malta and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Malta.

6.50 EUR
15.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.73 EUR (8.79 USD) in Malta and 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Malta.

7.73 EUR
15.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.88 EUR (6.69 USD) in Malta and 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Malta.

5.88 EUR
14.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Malta and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Malta.

1.67 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Malta and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Malta.

2.55 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Malta and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Malta.

2.33 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in Malta and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Malta.

1.53 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Malta and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Malta.

1.15 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.21 EUR (10.47 USD) in Malta and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Malta.

9.21 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Malta and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Malta.

1.02 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in Malta and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Malta.

2.00 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.47 EUR (2.81 USD) in Malta and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Malta.

2.47 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.79 EUR (2.04 USD) in Malta and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Malta.

1.79 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.35 EUR (2.67 USD) in Malta and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Malta.

2.35 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.68 EUR (3.05 USD) in Malta and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Malta.

2.68 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Malta and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Malta.

0.90 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times less for meals in restaurants in Malta than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Malta and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in Malta.

2.34 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.92 EUR (2.18 USD) in Malta and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Malta.

1.92 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3 EUR (3.41 USD) in Malta and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Malta.

3.00 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Malta and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Malta.

3.50 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (10.23 USD) in Malta and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Malta.

9.00 EUR
10.55 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 67.05 EUR (76.23 USD) in Malta and 87.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Malta.

67.05 EUR
87.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.05 USD) in Malta and 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Malta.

15.00 EUR
21.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Malta and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Malta.

1.31 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.5 times more for fuel in Malta than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Malta and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Malta and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in the United States.

1.29 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.29 times less for transportation in Malta than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 26 EUR (29.56 USD) in Malta and 113.46 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Malta.

26.00 EUR
113.46 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Malta and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38% lower in Malta.

1.50 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (34.11 USD) in Malta and 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

30.00 EUR
26.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in Malta and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.68 USD) in Malta and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

5.00 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.15 EUR (10.4 USD) in Malta and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Malta.

9.15 EUR
15.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 61.79 EUR (70.25 USD) in Malta and 86.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Malta.

61.79 EUR
86.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.57 EUR (25.66 USD) in Malta and 33.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Malta.

22.57 EUR
33.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.63 times less for renting an apartment in Malta than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 833.85 EUR (948.07 USD) in Malta and 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Malta.

833.85 EUR
3 343 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 703.21 EUR (799.54 USD) in Malta and 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Malta.

703.21 EUR
2 093 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1543 EUR (1754.11 USD) in Malta and 6239 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Malta.

1 543 EUR
6 239 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1132 EUR (1287.19 USD) in Malta and 3613 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Malta.

1 132 EUR
3 613 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.49 times less for buying an apartment in Malta than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3372 EUR (3833.93 USD) in Malta and 12558 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Malta.

3 372 EUR
12 558 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2560 EUR (2910.74 USD) in Malta and 8158 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Malta.

2 560 EUR
8 158 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malta is 4.12 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1279 EUR (1454.55 USD) in Malta and 5274 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 75.7% lower in Malta.

1 279 EUR
5 274 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91.2 EUR

Two stars

98.2 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

105 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

136 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

211 EUR
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Malta: 13 cities, 139 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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