Cost of living
Central Province (Malta) compared to Northern Region (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Malta)Northern Region (Malta)
Consumer prices in Northern Region (Malta) are roughly 17% higher than in Central Province (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 678 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,827 | 2,166 |
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| Without rent one person | 446 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 953 | 1,157 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 205.15 | 327.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 320 | 642.44 |
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| Food person | 272 | 301 |
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| Food family | 547 | 683 |
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| Transport person | 88.25 | 42.46 |
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| Transport family | 225 | 140.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 80.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.27 | 9.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.9 | 41.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.23 | 5.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.22 | 1.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.6 | 384.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.15 | 191.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.06 | 461.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.18 | 405.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.26 | 109.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.21 | 150.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.73 | 19.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.04 | 4.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 2,204 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 866 | 1,942 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 1.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.9% | 30.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.62 | 8.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 8.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 8.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 10.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.25 | 27.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.13 | 5.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.14 | 24.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.56 | 3.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.85 | 96.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.5 | 78.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 169.31 | 218.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,256 | 2,556 |
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