Malta vs Malta · 2 km apart
Malta
single / month
Cheaper overallMalta
single / month
| Expense | Sliema | Valletta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.56 | $10.92 | Sliema |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.24 | $43.68 | Sliema |
| Cappuccino | $2.27 | $3.28 | Sliema |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $171 | $248 | Sliema |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.72 | $40.04 | Sliema |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $73.08 | $106 | Sliema |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.17 | $30.58 | Sliema |
| Fitness club membership | $21.17 | $30.58 | Sliema |
| Cinema ticket | $5.54 | $8.01 | Sliema |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $403 | $639 | Sliema |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $281 | $444 | Sliema |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $842 | $1,333 | Sliema |
| Total single-person budget | $785 | $1,172 | Sliema |
| Average net salary | $1,620 | $2,340 |
Sliema is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sliema runs about $785 versus $1,172 in Valletta — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Valletta leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Sliema · Full cost of living in Valletta