Cost of living
Central and Northern compared to Central Region (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Central and NorthernCentral Region (Malta)
Consumer prices in Central and Northern are roughly 64% higher than in Central Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,680 | 647 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,965 | 1,531 |
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| Without rent one person | 706 | 323 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,693 | 1,221 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 747.95 | 293.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,422.26 | 319.42 |
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| Food person | 485 | 253 |
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| Food family | 1,337 | 699 |
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| Transport person | 67.78 | 62.51 |
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| Transport family | 197.88 | 203.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 90.91 years | 74.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.65 | 3.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.74 | 16.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.99 | 7.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.86 | 2.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 2.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.14 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,086.51 | 298.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 767.37 | 186.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,759.7 | 439.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,525.01 | 331.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.78 | 23.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.97 | 30.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.39 | 29.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.05 | 7.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,224 | 1,426 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,395 | 925 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.65% | 24.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.06 | 10.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 0.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.14 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.77 | 5.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.56 | 3.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.5 | 6.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Central and Northern | Central Region (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56 | 40.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.84 | 6.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.21 | 33.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.67 | 7.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 84.15 | 38.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.43 | 72.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 560.65 | 175.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,094 | 2,944 |
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