Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,400.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (studio or 1-bedroom apartment) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$60.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expat residency permits |
| Total |
$1,310.00
$3,160.00
$187.00
|
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.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Marsaskala is more affordable than Sliema or Valletta.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Price for a pint in a local bar; tourist areas may charge more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Typical local restaurant; prices can increase in tourist season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard international fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.20
Rates can increase during peak hours or holidays.
per km