Cost of living
Central Province (Malta) compared to South Eastern (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Malta)South Eastern (Malta)
Consumer prices in South Eastern (Malta) are roughly 58% higher than in Central Province (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 1,381 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,827 | 3,513 |
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| Without rent one person | 446 | 662 |
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| Without rent one family | 953 | 1,820 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 205.15 | 768.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 320 | 1,622.73 |
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| Food person | 272 | 450 |
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| Food family | 547 | 1,241 |
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| Transport person | 88.25 | 60.76 |
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| Transport family | 225 | 130.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 77.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.27 | 18.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.9 | 49.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.23 | 9.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.22 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.6 | 864.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.15 | 560 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.06 | 1,405.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.18 | 1,174.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.26 | 47.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.21 | 88.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.73 | 30.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.04 | 5.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 3,129 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 866 | 2,748 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 2.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.9% | 18.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.62 | 26.44 |
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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) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 3.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 4.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 5.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 17.86 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 | 1.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | South Eastern (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.25 | 42.3 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.13 | 10.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.14 | 22.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.56 | 11.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.85 | 95.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.5 | 81.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 169.31 | 887.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,256 | 7,231 |
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