Cost of living in Valletta
compared to
Cost of living in Valletta vs. Malta overall average
Valletta is 9.7% more expensive than Malta overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.7% more in Valletta
- Groceries
-
pay 7.5% more in Valletta
- Transportation
-
pay 15.5% less in Valletta
- Housing
-
pay 11.8% more in Valletta
- Childcare
-
pay 7.2% less in Valletta
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.2% more in Valletta
- Clothing
-
pay 42.6% more in Valletta
The cost of clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries in Valletta are more expensive than in Malta. Expenses including transportation and childcare are lower in Valletta.
Valletta Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.52
€15.11
|
$9.90
-
$35.04
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.68
€10.07
|
$11.04
-
$14.02
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.92
€2.52
|
$2.34
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.34
€2.01
|
$1.75
-
$2.92
|
Valletta - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.52
€1.31
|
$0.77
-
$1.99
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.11
€4.41
|
$2.31
-
$12.85
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.12
€4.41
|
$5.08
-
$5.31
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.83
€3.30
|
$1.90
-
$5.37
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.59
€3.96
|
$3.97
-
$8.48
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.55
€1.33
|
$1.06
-
$2.09
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.95
€0.82
|
$0.60
-
$1.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.38
€1.19
|
$0.90
-
$2.12
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.66
€1.43
|
$1.06
-
$2.12
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
€0.56
|
$0.53
-
$1.59
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.32
€1.14
|
$0.60
-
$1.59
|
Valletta - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.92
€5.11
|
$5.92
-
$5.92
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,401.08
€22,766.37
|
$25,695.77
-
$29,199.74
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.04
€16.42
|
$19.04
-
$24.02
|
Valletta - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$31.54
€27.19
|
$23.36
-
$40.88
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,284.79
€1,107.91
|
$1,051.19
-
$1,635.19
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,073.09
€925.35
|
$817.59
-
$1,284.79
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$107.85
€93.00
|
$71.45
-
$160.77
|
Valletta - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$264.01
€227.66
|
??
-
??
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,847.89
€11,079.08
|
$12,847.89
-
$12,847.89
|
Valletta - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.02
€4.33
|
$2.92
-
$7.01
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.92
€2.52
|
$2.34
-
$5.94
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.60
€5.69
|
$5.84
-
$7.12
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$59.92
€51.67
|
$35.04
-
$75.92
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.36
€13.25
|
$9.34
-
$21.02
|
Valletta - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$103.34
€89.11
|
$29.20
-
$210.24
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$74.39
€64.15
|
$35.04
-
$116.80
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$146.16
€126.04
|
$87.60
-
$233.60
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$171.21
€147.64
|
$99.00
-
$292.00
|
Valletta - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Malta
to see the average cost of cities throughout Malta, like
Mellieha,
Sliema,
Valletta,
Siggiewi,
Marsa,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Malta compared to Valletta.
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