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
38/ 10062% cheaper than New York
-9% rent since Jul 2026
$2,320/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,310/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$925/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & Groceries
58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.24/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.25/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.6/kg
Transportation
42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
One-Way Ticket$0/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.75/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
62/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
64/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$620/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$480/course
Entertainment
56/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
Dining Out
58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$900/month
Babysitter (per hour)$17/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
54/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

94 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
80/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Valletta City Centre, Sliema, St. Julian's

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valletta cheap to live in?

Valletta has a cost of living index of 38/100, where New York = 100. It is 62% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,360–$1,904 per month.

How much does rent cost in Valletta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Valletta costs approximately $1,310/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $925/month.

Is Valletta good for digital nomads?

Valletta has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 94 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Valletta?

The median net monthly salary in Valletta is approximately $2,320 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Valletta (cost index 38) is 62% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,550/month by moving from New York to Valletta.

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