Cost of living
Northern Region (Malta) compared to Mosta
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Overview comparison
Northern Region (Malta)Mosta
Consumer prices in Mosta are roughly 49% higher than in Northern Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| Total with rent one person | 678 | 1,336 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,166 | 2,469 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 704 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,157 | 2,153 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.26 | 996.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 642.44 | 1,334.3 |
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| Food person | 301 | 361 |
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| Food family | 683 | 1,205 |
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| Transport person | 42.46 | 57.3 |
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| Transport family | 140.82 | 215.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.94 years | 83.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.65 | 17.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.14 | 66.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.97 | 12.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 3.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.51 | 2.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.77 | 2.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.5 | 887.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.57 | 750.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 461.84 | 1,157.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 405.45 | 1,071.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.33 | 69.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 150.48 | 121.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.02 | 36.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.46 | 4.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,204 | 2,270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,942 | 1,926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 | 2.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.21% | 28.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.85 | 32.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.83 | 8.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 4.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.64 | 7.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Region (Malta) | Mosta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.72 | 53.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.22 | 10.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.96 | 17.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.85 | 12.63 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.22 | 49.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.57 | 103.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 218.89 | 393.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,556 | 10,341 |
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