Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,400.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$35.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for tours, museums, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expat residency permits |
| Total |
$1,265.00
$3,160.00
$188.00
|
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. Mellieħa center and sea-facing apartments tend to be 20-30% higher, especially in spring and summer due to tourism demand.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops charge more; local cafes may offer coffee for around $1.80-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Local beers in pubs cost less; tourist areas and imported brands are pricier.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Local Maltese cuisine in casual restaurants; prices rise slightly in tourist season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard international chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal