Cost of Living

Valletta, Malta

Live cost-of-living data for Valletta — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
40/ 10060% cheaper than New York
$1,800/mo
Median Income
64/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
subtropical Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
68/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,445/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$950/month
2-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,000/month
Food & Groceries
52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$26/month
One-Way Ticket (Bus/Ferry)$2.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.9/km
Utilities
55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (100 Mbps Fiber)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$62/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.8/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$15/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$60/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

94 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Strait Street, Republic Street, City Gate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valletta cheap to live in?

Valletta has a cost of living index of 40/100, where New York = 100. It is 60% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,440–$2,016 per month.

How much does rent cost in Valletta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Valletta costs approximately $1,445/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $950/month.

Is Valletta good for digital nomads?

Valletta has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 94 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Valletta?

The median net monthly salary in Valletta is approximately $1,800 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Valletta compare to New York for cost of living?

Valletta (cost index 40) is 60% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,500/month by moving from New York to Valletta.

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