Cost of living
Central Region (Malta) compared to Rabat (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Central Region (Malta)Rabat (Malta)
Consumer prices in Rabat (Malta) are roughly 70% higher than in Central Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 647 | 1,957 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,531 | 3,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 890 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,221 | 2,066 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 293.15 | 1,104.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 319.42 | 2,008.07 |
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| Food person | 253 | 479 |
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| Food family | 699 | 1,637 |
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| Transport person | 62.51 | 67.41 |
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| Transport family | 203.09 | 189.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.59 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.38 | 25.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.49 | 89.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.47 | 10.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 4.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.84 | 3.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 2.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 298.06 | 1,185.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 186.01 | 712.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.85 | 2,113.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.99 | 1,911.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.36 | 63.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.88 | 99.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.18 | 31.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.25 | 5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,426 | 4,533 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 925 | 4,070 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.28% | 34.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.71 | 36.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 2.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 10.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.16 | 8.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.19 | 15.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 2.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.97 |
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Other
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Rabat (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.96 | 68.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.21 | 8.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.05 | 18.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.54 | 10.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.1 | 119.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.73 | 118 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 175.37 | 763.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,944 | 10,140 |
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