Cost of living
Ghawdex compared to Central (Malta)
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Overview comparison
GhawdexCentral (Malta)
Consumer prices in Ghawdex are roughly 64% higher than in Central (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,559 | 590 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,214 | 1,765 |
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| Without rent one person | 662 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,350 | 940 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,020.79 | 239.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,539.8 | 464.75 |
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| Food person | 402 | 221 |
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| Food family | 1,377 | 498 |
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| Transport person | 81.2 | 84.66 |
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| Transport family | 204.82 | 222.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.11 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.55 | 3.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.07 | 19.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.27 | 6.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.7 | 1.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,020.18 | 314.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 807.89 | 199.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,496.67 | 517.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,226.11 | 349.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.88 | 20.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.65 | 43.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.74 | 37.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.51 | 8.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,261 | 1,323 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,403 | 861 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.37 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.18% | 21.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.59 | 13.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 0.64 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.57 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.87 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.36 | 6.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.67 | 3.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.63 | 6.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.3 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Ghawdex | Central (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.51 | 41.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.25 | 6.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.74 | 34.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.26 | 6.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.85 | 41.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.14 | 72.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 582.98 | 183.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,017 | 3,329 |
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