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Here are a few things that should help you out.  We will be adding the costs of different things in Malta, according to the categories below.  Please note that these are average costs and are subject to change.  These costs may not represent the exact prices in Malta, but should give you a basic idea of how much you’ll have to pay for things—rent, food, doctor, etc.  Remember: these prices/fees vary within Malta!  (All prices are in Euros.)

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 Groceries

• Nescafe Gold 200g 6,50 €
• Rumpsteak 1kg 13,- €
• Tomatoes 1kg 1,50 €
• Maltese Ftira bread large 0,37 €
• 3-corn sliced bread 1,53 €
• Large glass Nudel sauce 1,43 €
• Frozen haddock 450 g 5,59 €
• Buitone noodles 500g 0,85 €
• Sliced Emmental cheese 200g 2,19 €
• Local Cisk Beer 1 pint 0,80 €
• Bottle of Italian white wine 3-5 €
• Häagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate 6,99 €
• Mars candy bar .45 to .65 €

Medical/Dental Care

• Dentist—35 € for cleaning; 45 €  for small cavity; crowns 250€ for regular crown; 350 € for better porcelain crown
• Doctor—short regular visit—8 € ; blood tests—regular complete profile (sugar, cholesterol, all other scary stuff, etc., 25€

Rent

• Old, rundown townhouse in Slimea; 2 bedrooms; one rotten bathroom where toilet won’t flush—may be unfurnished or furnished with rotten furniture--500 € /month
• Modern, simple studio (with one separate bedroom) near Sliema, St. Julian’s—400 € /month
• Modern, finely finished apartments with one to three bedrooms, modern bathrooms; usually with large outside area—terrace or enclosed yard—620 to 1000 € /month

Cinema/Movies

• Ticket for one—weekday—6.5 € ;weekend and holidays—5 €
• Popcorn—medium—2-3 €

Coffee in Restaurant

• From 1.2—2 € ; pot of green tea—1.8 €

Bus

• One—way fare from Sliema to Valetta .47; If the driver cheats you because you’re a foreigner—.50 €

Question: 

Hi,

I’m not moving to Malta, but hopefully, will be visiting as a tourist with my daughter to meet family for the first time, and I’d like to get an idea of how much things cost, i.e., a cup of coffee, soft drink, dinner, movie, tourist places etc, to see if I’ll have enough money. I’ve surfed the web and can’t find anything.

I’m budgeting 300 Euros for the day, 150 Euros each – do you think this will be enough?

Thanks.

Regards

Kerry
(from Australia)

Answer:

Hi Kerry,

Even if the daily amount you quote includes 5 star hotel accommodation you will be ok !
Just check out other parts of this website for costs of meals and drinks.
If you have that budget , don't worry, you won't have to count your pennies. You'll have a great time in Malta.

Ricky

 

Comments

[Robert Easton]

Hello Mr. S.

I noticed your reply to Marisa and wondered if you could let me know where you are referring to for the B&B for EUR 400. I'm coming to Malta for 5 weeks in Sept/Oct and I'm initially booked in to The Comfort In. Sliema. They are quoting me EUR30/day and don't seem interested in reducing that for the 5 week stay.

Actually, my preference is also for a small apt. because the purpose of my visit is to check out day to day living and costs with a view to retiring there.

Sincerest regards,

Robert

[Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name)]

Thanks, Ricky, for your help xx Ilenes

[Ricky]

Hi Liping,
Welcome to Malta.
I presume your husband is from China too .With a work permit in Malta you get a temporary residence permit that you (or the company)have to apply for at the Immigration and Citizenship Department in Valletta.With that you can both apply for ID cards.

Normally you should be able to rent any appartment you want and can pay for without further problems.It is the summer season so that might make it a bit more difficult. I've never heard of a MTA list or permit !
Most Maltese appartments are furnished and you just pay and move in and out.
If you get back with a few more details ( where do you want to live , what are you looking for, how much do you want to pay) I can give you more help.

Regards

Ricky

[Liping]

Hi,
I am from China. My husband got a work permit for one year in Malta. We currently moved to Malta for several days and live in the hotel. However we need to find a place to move in for long term. We are struggle for find an apartment. It is said that for Non-Eu, we must find an apartment licensed by the MTA? Is that right? And we call according to the list from the MTA, the results defeat us! Either no apartments available or not for longterm! Jesus! So crazy. My husband's office is pretty near to the St James Hospital. Do you have any suggestion for us? How to find a license apartment for long term?! Thanks !

[Marisa]

Hello Mr. S.,

I am staying from May 20 until June 12 and I am looking for a place alone. The gentleman I have been speaking with actually called me this morning and really wanted to know whether I was taking the apartment, and I told him yes and that I would send him a 10% deposit today.

I am just crossing my fingers that everything will work out. It is more than I would have liked to pay but he promises it is in an exceptional location and that I will have no more charges. Several of the other leasing agents I spoke with said I would need to pay for water and electricity separately. Are utilities very expensive in Malta?

I wanted to stay in an apartment rather than a hotel so that I would be able to cook meals for myself and have internet access. Let me know what you think!

Thanks again!

Marisa

[Mr.S.]

Hi Marisa,

That is rather expensive ! When are you coming and are you staying for the 23 days you quote? If so , you are probably a lot better off staying in a 2 or 3 star hotel.
I know you can get a 4 week stay incl. breakfast for about 400 € at the moment.
But apartments for short stays do tend to be very expensive - especially if you are on your own.

If you book a holiday flat it is normal to pay 10 or 20 % on booking and the rest a few weeks before you arrive. But get back with details of when you are coming and we can give you more better tips on how much you can expect to pay.

[Marisa]

Hello there,

I am an American student who is planning to rent an apartment in Malta for a study abroad. I have found a one bedroom place in Sliema. For 23 days, the gentleman I am talking to has asked for 1000 Euro, all-inclusive, as he put it. First, is this a fair deal? I have looked at several places that seem comparable but vary wildly in price from 400 Euro to over 2000.

Second, he has asked me to send the money to him via bank transfer. I am reluctant to do so because I have heard of so many scams involving bank transfers and I don't know if he is above board. It is just for a 20% deposit but I would be completely screwed if I got there and the apartment didn't exist. Is there any way I can verify his identity?

Thanks so much for your help!

Best,

Marisa