Cost of living
Paola compared to Central (Malta)
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Overview comparison
PaolaCentral (Malta)
Consumer prices in Paola are roughly 72% higher than in Central (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,852 | 590 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,757 | 1,765 |
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| Without rent one person | 682 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,184 | 940 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 981.24 | 239.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,056.92 | 464.75 |
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| Food person | 550 | 221 |
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| Food family | 1,536 | 498 |
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| Transport person | 71.22 | 84.66 |
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| Transport family | 226.23 | 222.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.38 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.47 | 3.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.34 | 19.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.95 | 6.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.34 | 1.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.29 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.6 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 976.55 | 314.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 880.04 | 199.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,740.14 | 517.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,856.22 | 349.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.19 | 20.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.63 | 43.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.17 | 37.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.36 | 8.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,653 | 1,323 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,662 | 861 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.58 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.53% | 21.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 33.57 | 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 | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.32 | 6.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.46 | 3.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.29 | 6.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Paola | Central (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 79.85 | 41.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.59 | 6.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.54 | 34.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.8 | 6.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 120.62 | 41.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.38 | 72.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 786.82 | 183.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,147 | 3,329 |
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