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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Malta

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

United States vs. Malta - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malta.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.59 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.53 EUR (2.64 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Malta.

5.59 EUR
2.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.29 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (1.92 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Malta.

2.29 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.09 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 14.46 EUR (15.11 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 28% lower in Malta.

20.09 EUR
14.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 17.22 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (6.79 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Malta.

17.22 EUR
6.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.67 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.73 EUR (8.08 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Malta.

16.67 EUR
7.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.31 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.88 EUR (6.14 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Malta.

15.31 EUR
5.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.07 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.75 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Malta.

3.07 EUR
1.67 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.54 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.66 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Malta.

4.54 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.76 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.43 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 38% lower in Malta.

3.76 EUR
2.33 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.91 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.72 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.6 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Malta.

2.72 EUR
1.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.09 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Malta.

4.09 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.99 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.21 EUR (9.62 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Malta.

15.99 EUR
9.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.07 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 15% lower in Malta.

1.20 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.73 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Malta.

3.73 EUR
2.00 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.1 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.58 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Malta.

5.10 EUR
2.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.08 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (1.87 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Malta.

4.08 EUR
1.79 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.87 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.46 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Malta.

7.87 EUR
2.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.59 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.98 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (2.8 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Malta.

5.98 EUR
2.68 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.39 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.94 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Malta.

2.39 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Malta - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.53 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malta.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.99 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.34 EUR (2.45 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Malta.

4.99 EUR
2.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.68 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.92 EUR (2.01 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Malta.

2.68 EUR
1.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.66 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.14 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Malta.

7.66 EUR
3.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.57 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (3.66 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Malta.

9.57 EUR
3.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.48 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.41 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Malta.

11.48 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 95.69 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 67.05 EUR (70.07 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Malta.

95.69 EUR
67.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.92 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (15.68 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Malta.

23.92 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malta.

2.11 EUR
1.31 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.91 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.33 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the United States.

0.91 EUR
1.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.47 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
1.41 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Malta - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.49 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malta.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 123.44 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 26 EUR (27.17 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Malta.

123.44 EUR
26.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.63 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.57 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 43% lower in Malta.

2.63 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.71 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (31.35 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

28.71 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.78 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

1.78 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.31 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.23 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

4.31 EUR
5.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.22 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.15 EUR (9.56 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Malta.

17.22 EUR
9.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 94.02 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 61.79 EUR (64.57 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Malta.

94.02 EUR
61.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 36.36 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 22.57 EUR (23.59 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malta.

36.36 EUR
22.57 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Malta - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.95 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Malta.

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 3637 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 833.85 EUR (871.41 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Malta.

3 637 EUR
833.85 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 2278 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 703.21 EUR (734.89 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Malta.

2 278 EUR
703.21 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 6788 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1543 EUR (1612.28 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malta.

6 788 EUR
1 543 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 3930 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1132 EUR (1183.11 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Malta.

3 930 EUR
1 132 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Malta - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.8 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Malta.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13662 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 3372 EUR (3523.93 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Malta.

13 662 EUR
3 372 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 8875 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2560 EUR (2675.39 USD) in Malta. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Malta.

8 875 EUR
2 560 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Malta - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.49 times higher than in Malta.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5738 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1279 EUR (1336.94 USD) in Malta. The average salary is 77.7% lower in Malta.

5 738 EUR
1 279 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

99.3 EUR
-

Two stars

140 EUR
107 EUR

Three stars

187 EUR
114 EUR

Four stars

241 EUR
148 EUR

Five stars

575 EUR
229 EUR

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

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