Cost of living
Birkirkara compared to Rabat (Malta)
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Overview comparison
BirkirkaraRabat (Malta)
Consumer prices in Rabat (Malta) are roughly 12% higher than in Birkirkara.
Cost of living
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,312 | 1,957 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,840 | 3,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 808 | 890 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,360 | 2,066 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,051.48 | 1,104.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,485.64 | 2,008.07 |
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| Food person | 453 | 479 |
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| Food family | 1,417 | 1,637 |
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| Transport person | 72.06 | 67.41 |
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| Transport family | 204.55 | 189.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.06 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.23 | 25.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.97 | 89.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.23 | 10.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.59 | 4.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.17 | 3.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.4 | 2.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 886.15 | 1,185.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 935.65 | 712.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,390.96 | 2,113.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,039.57 | 1,911.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.44 | 63.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128 | 99.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.54 | 31.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.8 | 5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,558 | 4,533 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,015 | 4,070 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.18% | 34.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.56 | 36.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.7 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.43 | 1.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 2.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.99 | 10.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.27 | 8.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.74 | 15.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.27 | 2.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 0.97 |
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Other
| Item | Birkirkara | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 65.68 | 68.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.33 | 8.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.23 | 18.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.72 | 10.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 155.26 | 119.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 115.68 | 118 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 661.03 | 763.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,833 | 10,140 |
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