Cost of living
South Eastern Region compared to Northern Region (Malta)
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Overview comparison
South Eastern RegionNorthern Region (Malta)
Consumer prices in South Eastern Region are roughly 55% higher than in Northern Region (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,286 | 678 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,745 | 2,166 |
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| Without rent one person | 560 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,079 | 1,157 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,049.85 | 327.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,605.36 | 642.44 |
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| Food person | 459 | 301 |
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| Food family | 1,256 | 683 |
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| Transport person | 74.53 | 42.46 |
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| Transport family | 171.12 | 140.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.64 years | 80.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.81 | 9.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 56.94 | 41.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.13 | 5.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.6 | 1.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.18 | 1.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 763.3 | 384.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 707.6 | 191.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,713.97 | 461.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,254.1 | 405.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.93 | 109.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.97 | 150.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.97 | 19.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.35 | 4.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,461 | 2,204 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,467 | 1,942 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.28 | 1.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.15% | 30.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 37.64 | 8.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.27 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.9 | 2.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.01 | 8.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.52 | 8.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.39 | 10.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | South Eastern Region | Northern Region (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 69.27 | 27.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.86 | 5.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.85 | 24.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.19 | 3.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 111.22 | 96.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.44 | 78.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 688.1 | 218.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,998 | 2,556 |
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