Cost of living
Northern Harbour compared to Southern Region (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Northern HarbourSouthern Region (Malta)
Consumer prices in Northern Harbour are roughly 59% higher than in Southern Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,366 | 646 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,908 | 1,446 |
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| Without rent one person | 668 | 444 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,227 | 1,004 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 982.34 | 234.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,263.52 | 500.02 |
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| Food person | 486 | 286 |
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| Food family | 1,289 | 696 |
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| Transport person | 92.45 | 49.75 |
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| Transport family | 253.65 | 101.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.61 | 8.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.85 | 49.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.59 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.55 | 1.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.18 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.04 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 859.97 | 296.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 750.55 | 171.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,594.48 | 323.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 875.34 | 305.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.74 | 97.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.76 | 175.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.31 | 20.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.62 | 4.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,717 | 1,608 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,469 | 1,631 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.25 | 2.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.1% | 45.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 35.35 | 9.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.51 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.85 | 2.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.86 | 7.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.32 | 6.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.26 | 9.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Harbour | Southern Region (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.99 | 27.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.85 | 4.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.23 | 25.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.53 | 4.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 97.93 | 33.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.52 | 74.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 928.17 | 213.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,927 | 2,377 |
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