Cost of living
Southern Province (Malta) compared to Central Province (Malta)
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Overview comparison
Southern Province (Malta)Central Province (Malta)
Consumer prices in Central Province (Malta) are roughly 10% higher than in Southern Province (Malta).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| Total with rent one person | 519 | 695 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,406 | 1,827 |
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| Without rent one person | 397 | 446 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,039 | 953 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 287.98 | 205.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 441.49 | 320 |
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| Food person | 245 | 272 |
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| Food family | 691 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 38.51 | 88.25 |
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| Transport family | 112.41 | 225 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.71 years | 83.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.88 | 3.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.84 | 20.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.98 | 8.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.24 | 3.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.36 | 251.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 172.79 | 176.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 236.3 | 598.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 236.79 | 348.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.34 | 27.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.2 | 44.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.88 | 35.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.94 | 9.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,237 | 1,399 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,085 | 866 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.26% | 31.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.17 | 10.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 0.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.5 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.44 | 5.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 4.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.77 | 5.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Province (Malta) | Central Province (Malta) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.43 | 36.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.77 | 7.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.5 | 27.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.84 | 6.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37 | 55.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.94 | 57.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 128.08 | 169.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,794 | 3,256 |
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