Cost of living
Ipswich (United States) compared to Malta
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Overview comparison
Ipswich (United States)Malta
Consumer prices in Malta are roughly 17% higher than in Ipswich (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,624 | 2,725 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,717 | 6,308 |
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| Without rent one person | 796 | 742 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,390 | 2,842 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,046.26 | 1,518.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,783.23 | 2,684.11 |
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| Food person | 619 | 499 |
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| Food family | 1,283 | 1,569 |
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| Transport person | 83.16 | 95.7 |
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| Transport family | 265.64 | 293.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.68 years | 70.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.84 | 16.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.53 | 72.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.19 | 9.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.57 | 5.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.1 | 6.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 856.79 | 1,463.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 926.35 | 1,114.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,259.17 | 2,855.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,081.96 | 2,968.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.71 | 116.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 149.4 | 153.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.66 | 67.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.22 | 6.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,956 | 3,873 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,529 | 3,732 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.33 | 2.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 126.47% | 58.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.57 | 16.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.45 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.7 | 3.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.59 | 3.4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.53 | 11.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 11.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.56 | 17.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.52 | 2.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 1.62 |
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Other
| Item | Ipswich (United States) | Malta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.38 | 53.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.24 | 16.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.77 | 113.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.82 | 21.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.17 | 46.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.26 | 79.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,276.87 | 1,330.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,609 | 19,068 |
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