Cost of living
Central (Malta) compared to Ghawdex
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Overview comparison
Central (Malta)Ghawdex
Consumer prices in Ghawdex are roughly 64% higher than in Central (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| Total with rent one person | 590 | 1,559 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,765 | 3,214 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 662 |
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| Without rent one family | 940 | 2,350 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.17 | 1,020.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 464.75 | 1,539.8 |
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| Food person | 221 | 402 |
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| Food family | 498 | 1,377 |
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| Transport person | 84.66 | 81.2 |
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| Transport family | 222.05 | 204.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.27 years | 82.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.53 | 12.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.12 | 74.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.72 | 10.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 | 3.7 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.06 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 314.32 | 1,020.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.5 | 807.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 517.05 | 1,496.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.72 | 1,226.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.04 | 60.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.1 | 91.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.29 | 38.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.49 | 5.51 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,323 | 4,261 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 861 | 2,403 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 2.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.95% | 29.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.99 | 31.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.64 | 1.58 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 3.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.46 | 8.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.11 | 9.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.22 | 15.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 2.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Malta) | Ghawdex |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.67 | 56.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.68 | 12.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.01 | 22.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.84 | 11.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.85 | 91.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.51 | 97.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 183.72 | 582.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,329 | 10,017 |
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