Malta vs Malta · 2 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Valletta | Sliema | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.92 | $7.56 | Sliema |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.68 | $30.24 | Sliema |
| Cappuccino | $3.28 | $2.27 | Sliema |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $248 | $171 | Sliema |
| Monthly public transport pass | $40.04 | $27.72 | Sliema |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $106 | $73.08 | Sliema |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.58 | $21.17 | Sliema |
| Fitness club membership | $30.58 | $21.17 | Sliema |
| Cinema ticket | $8.01 | $5.54 | Sliema |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $639 | $403 | Sliema |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $444 | $281 | Sliema |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,333 | $842 | Sliema |
| Total single-person budget | $1,172 | $785 | Sliema |
| Average net salary | $2,340 | $1,620 |
Sliema is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Valletta runs about $1,172 versus $785 in Sliema — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Valletta · Full cost of living in Sliema