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Malta living-cost calculator
Choose your location, household, housing, transport, dining, lifestyle, schooling and healthcare preferences. The estimate uses the typical ranges from our cost-of-living database, each with its source and date.
Estimated cost based on the information entered
€2,385 – €4,285 per month
- Housing
- €1,200 – €2,000
- Utilities
- €105 – €225
- Food
- €620 – €1,040
- Transport
- €0 – €0
- Healthcare
- €20 – €40
- Entertainment
- €320 – €680
- Other
- €120 – €300
Ranges combine the typical minimum and maximum of each assumption. Actual costs depend on your choices, the exact property and the year; this is an estimate, not a quotation.
Line items and assumptions (12)
- Rent, 2-bedroom (central Malta)€1,200 – €2,000
Based on: Rent, 2-bedroom apartment, harbour area (€1,200 – €2,000 per month, Central / harbour area, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Electricity & water (2 persons)€60 – €120
Based on: Electricity & water, 2 persons (€60 – €120 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Fixed broadband€25 – €45
Based on: Fixed broadband (fibre/cable) (€25 – €45 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Mobile plans€20 – €60
Based on: Mobile plan with data (€10 – €30 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Groceries, adults€500 – €800
Based on: Groceries, per adult (€250 – €400 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Eating out (4× a month, per adult)€120 – €240
Based on: Restaurant main course, mid-range (€15 – €30 per person, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Bus travel with a personalised tallinja card€0
Free for residents on scheduled routes under the Government scheme (card application required).
- Public healthcare (entitled residents)€0
Entitlement depends on residence status and social security contributions; see the healthcare guide.
- Private GP / pharmacy visits (1 a month per household)€20 – €40
Based on: Private GP consultation (€20 – €40 per visit, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Leisure & entertainment (moderate)€240 – €500
Based on: Leisure & entertainment, moderate (€120 – €250 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Gym membership€80 – €180
Based on: Gym membership (€40 – €90 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
- Household goods, clothing, personal care€120 – €300
Based on: Household goods, clothing and personal care, per person (€60 – €150 per month, Malta, 01 Oct 2026) · Malta MPRP Guide editorial team (secondary, non-official) · editorial source
Data sources and dates
- Rent, 2-bedroom apartment, harbour area: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Electricity & water, 2 persons: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Fixed broadband (fibre/cable): Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Mobile plan with data: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Groceries, per adult: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Restaurant main course, mid-range: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Private GP consultation: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Leisure & entertainment, moderate: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Gym membership: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)
- Household goods, clothing and personal care, per person: Malta MPRP Guide — editorial market review, 01 Oct 2026 (editorial; Editorial range from current listings, provider price lists and local professional input; reviewed every 60 days)