Cost of living
Central Province (Malta) compared to Zabbar
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Malta)Zabbar
Consumer prices in Zabbar are roughly 50% higher than in Central Province (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| Total with rent one person | 695 | 1,293 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,827 | 3,398 |
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| Without rent one person | 446 | 495 |
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| Without rent one family | 953 | 1,586 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 205.15 | 651.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 320 | 1,347.8 |
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| Food person | 272 | 379 |
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| Food family | 547 | 904 |
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| Transport person | 88.25 | 83.67 |
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| Transport family | 225 | 228.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.99 years | 74.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.27 | 15.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.9 | 35.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.23 | 6.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 1.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.22 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.6 | 813.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.15 | 771.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.06 | 1,555.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.18 | 1,156.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.26 | 38.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.21 | 68.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.73 | 31.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.04 | 5.99 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 3,582 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 866 | 3,766 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 2.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.9% | 14.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.62 | 37.11 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 1.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 3.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 4.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 5.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 7.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 | 2.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Malta) | Zabbar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.25 | 47.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.13 | 12.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.14 | 20.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.56 | 10.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.85 | 72.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.5 | 111.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 169.31 | 655.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,256 | 1,926 |
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