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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 1.8 times less for grocery shopping in Malta than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.76 EUR (3.23 USD) in Malta and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Malta.

2.76 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Malta and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Malta.

1.84 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.1 USD) in Malta and 17.04 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Malta.

14.61 EUR
17.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7 EUR (8.19 USD) in Malta and 15.38 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Malta.

7.00 EUR
15.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.31 EUR (9.73 USD) in Malta and 13.74 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Malta.

8.31 EUR
13.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.82 EUR (6.81 USD) in Malta and 16.23 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Malta.

5.82 EUR
16.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Malta and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Malta.

1.56 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.28 EUR (3.84 USD) for 12 eggs in Malta and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Malta.

3.28 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in Malta and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Malta.

2.05 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.68 EUR (1.97 USD) in Malta and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Malta.

1.68 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Malta and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Malta.

1.14 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.23 EUR (10.8 USD) in Malta and 14.66 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Malta.

9.23 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Malta and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Malta.

1.14 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Malta and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Malta.

1.86 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Malta and 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Malta.

2.46 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Malta and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Malta.

1.74 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in Malta and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Malta.

3.11 EUR
7.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in Malta and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Malta.

2.79 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Malta and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Malta.

0.81 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.66 times less for meals in restaurants in Malta than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.43 EUR (2.84 USD) in Malta and 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Malta.

2.43 EUR
5.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Malta and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Malta.

2.16 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in Malta and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Malta.

3.50 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.73 EUR (4.37 USD) in Malta and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Malta.

3.73 EUR
10.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.7 USD) in Malta and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Malta.

10.00 EUR
10.25 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.93 USD) in Malta and 119.61 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Malta.

70.00 EUR
119.61 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.56 USD) in Malta and 22.21 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Malta.

15.00 EUR
22.21 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Malta and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Malta.

1.42 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.58 times more for fuel in Malta than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Malta and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United States.

1.22 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malta and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times less for transportation in Malta than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

-
112.77 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Malta and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Malta.

2.00 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (35.11 USD) in Malta and 35.88 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Malta.

30.00 EUR
35.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Malta and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Malta and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

5.00 EUR
4.26 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 (10.71 USD) in Malta and 17.09 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Malta.

9.15 EUR
17.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 56.88 EUR (66.58 USD) in Malta and 134.79 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Malta.

56.88 EUR
134.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.03 EUR (24.62 USD) in Malta and 55.53 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Malta.

21.03 EUR
55.53 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 973.06 EUR (1138.95 USD) in Malta and 3467 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Malta.

973.06 EUR
3 467 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 815.06 EUR (954.01 USD) in Malta and 2173 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Malta.

815.06 EUR
2 173 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 1640 EUR (1920.15 USD) in Malta and 7024 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Malta.

1 640 EUR
7 024 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 1285 EUR (1504.14 USD) in Malta and 4465 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Malta.

1 285 EUR
4 465 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.95 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 3549 EUR (4153.86 USD) in Malta and 14827 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Malta.

3 549 EUR
14 827 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 2846 EUR (3331.42 USD) in Malta and 10403 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Malta.

2 846 EUR
10 403 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malta is 2.93 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1502 EUR (1758.45 USD) in Malta and 4396 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 65.8% lower in Malta.

1 502 EUR
4 396 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
88.6 EUR

Two stars

95.4 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

102 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

132 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

205 EUR
513 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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