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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$550.00
$1,200.00
$75.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Birgu |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$90.00
$130.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$80.00
$7.00
|
Daily public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$3.00
|
Travel insurance daily rate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$1,140.00
$2,920.00
$155.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
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Based on recommended budget for Birgu:
$1,140
(local)
$2,920
(nomad)
$4,650
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$750.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Birgu is more affordable than central Valletta.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup