Cost of living
Marsaskala compared to Birkirkara
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Overview comparison
MarsaskalaBirkirkara
Consumer prices in Birkirkara are roughly 13% higher than in Marsaskala.
Cost of living
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,307 | 1,312 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,785 | 3,840 |
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| Without rent one person | 613 | 808 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,207 | 2,360 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 841.79 | 1,051.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,270.46 | 1,485.64 |
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| Food person | 410 | 453 |
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| Food family | 1,146 | 1,417 |
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| Transport person | 53.53 | 72.06 |
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| Transport family | 169 | 204.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.41 years | 88.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.83 | 12.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.16 | 63.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.48 | 11.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 | 3.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.05 | 3.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.51 | 2.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 798.6 | 886.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 720.14 | 935.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,422.93 | 1,390.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,081.27 | 1,039.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.74 | 67.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.73 | 128 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.1 | 28.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.2 | 4.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,786 | 3,558 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,703 | 3,015 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.03 | 1.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.38% | 29.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.12 | 30.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.72 | 1.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.79 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.89 | 3.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.59 | 12.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.66 | 14.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.91 | 21.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 2.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Marsaskala | Birkirkara |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.02 | 65.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.51 | 11.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.45 | 23.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.23 | 9.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.56 | 155.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.5 | 115.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 638.83 | 661.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,771 | 10,833 |
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