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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.76 EUR (3.19 USD) in Malta and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Malta.

2.76 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 EUR (2.13 USD) in Malta and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Malta.

1.84 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (16.9 USD) in Malta and 17.24 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Malta.

14.61 EUR
17.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7 EUR (8.1 USD) in Malta and 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Malta.

7.00 EUR
15.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.31 EUR (9.61 USD) in Malta and 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Malta.

8.31 EUR
13.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.82 EUR (6.73 USD) in Malta and 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Malta.

5.82 EUR
16.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.8 USD) in Malta and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Malta.

1.56 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.28 EUR (3.79 USD) for 12 eggs in Malta and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malta.

3.28 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.05 EUR (2.37 USD) in Malta and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Malta.

2.05 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.68 EUR (1.94 USD) in Malta and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Malta.

1.68 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Malta and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Malta.

1.14 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.23 EUR (10.68 USD) in Malta and 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Malta.

9.23 EUR
14.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Malta and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Malta.

1.14 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.86 EUR (2.15 USD) in Malta and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Malta.

1.86 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.46 EUR (2.85 USD) in Malta and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Malta.

2.46 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.01 USD) in Malta and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Malta.

1.74 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.11 EUR (3.6 USD) in Malta and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Malta.

3.11 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in Malta and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Malta.

2.79 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Malta and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Malta.

0.81 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.67 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 (2.81 USD) in Malta and 5.07 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Malta.

2.43 EUR
5.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Malta and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Malta.

2.16 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.05 USD) in Malta and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Malta.

3.50 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.73 EUR (4.32 USD) in Malta and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Malta.

3.73 EUR
10.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.57 USD) in Malta and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Malta.

10.00 EUR
10.37 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 (80.99 USD) in Malta and 121.01 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Malta.

70.00 EUR
121.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.35 USD) in Malta and 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Malta.

15.00 EUR
22.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.64 USD) in Malta and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Malta.

1.42 EUR
2.20 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 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Malta and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in the United States.

1.23 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.37 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malta and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in the United States.

1.37 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.15 times less for transportation in Malta than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

-
114.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malta and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Malta.

2.00 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (34.71 USD) in Malta and 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Malta.

30.00 EUR
36.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malta and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.78 USD) in Malta and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

5.00 EUR
4.31 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 (10.59 USD) in Malta and 17.29 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malta.

9.15 EUR
17.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 56.88 EUR (65.81 USD) in Malta and 136.37 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malta.

56.88 EUR
136.37 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 (24.33 USD) in Malta and 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Malta.

21.03 EUR
56.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.68 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 (1125.78 USD) in Malta and 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Malta.

973.06 EUR
3 507 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 (942.98 USD) in Malta and 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Malta.

815.06 EUR
2 198 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 (1897.94 USD) in Malta and 7106 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Malta.

1 640 EUR
7 106 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 (1486.74 USD) in Malta and 4518 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Malta.

1 285 EUR
4 518 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.99 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 (4105.81 USD) in Malta and 15001 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malta.

3 549 EUR
15 001 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 (3292.88 USD) in Malta and 10524 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Malta.

2 846 EUR
10 524 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Malta vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malta is 2.96 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1502 EUR (1738.11 USD) in Malta and 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 66.2% lower in Malta.

1 502 EUR
4 447 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
89.7 EUR

Two stars

96.5 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

103 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

133 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

207 EUR
519 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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