Cost of living
Central Region (Malta) compared to Southern Region (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Central Region (Malta)Southern Region (Malta)
Consumer prices in Southern Region (Malta) are roughly 4% higher than in Central Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 647 | 646 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,531 | 1,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 444 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,221 | 1,004 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 293.15 | 234.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 319.42 | 500.02 |
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| Food person | 253 | 286 |
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| Food family | 699 | 696 |
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| Transport person | 62.51 | 49.75 |
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| Transport family | 203.09 | 101.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.59 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.38 | 8.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.49 | 49.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.47 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 1.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.84 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 298.06 | 296.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 186.01 | 171.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.85 | 323.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.99 | 305.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.36 | 97.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.88 | 175.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.18 | 20.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.25 | 4.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,426 | 1,608 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 925 | 1,631 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 2.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.28% | 45.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.71 | 9.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 2.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 7.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.16 | 6.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.19 | 9.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Central Region (Malta) | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.96 | 27.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.21 | 4.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.05 | 25.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.54 | 4.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.1 | 33.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.73 | 74.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 175.37 | 213.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,944 | 2,377 |
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