Cost of living
Northern Region (Malta) compared to Central and Northern
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Overview comparison
Northern Region (Malta)Central and Northern
Consumer prices in Central and Northern are roughly 55% higher than in Northern Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| Total with rent one person | 678 | 1,680 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,166 | 3,965 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 706 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,157 | 1,693 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.26 | 747.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 642.44 | 1,422.26 |
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| Food person | 301 | 485 |
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| Food family | 683 | 1,337 |
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| Transport person | 42.46 | 67.78 |
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| Transport family | 140.82 | 197.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.94 years | 90.91 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.65 | 18.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.14 | 68.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.97 | 11.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 3.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.51 | 2.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.77 | 2.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.5 | 1,086.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.57 | 767.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 461.84 | 1,759.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 405.45 | 1,525.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.33 | 65.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 150.48 | 100.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.02 | 31.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.46 | 5.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,204 | 4,224 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,942 | 2,395 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 | 1.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.21% | 30.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.85 | 36.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.83 | 10.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 7.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.64 | 14.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Central and Northern |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.72 | 56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.22 | 12.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.96 | 21.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.85 | 10.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.22 | 84.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.57 | 81.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 218.89 | 560.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,556 | 9,094 |
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