Valletta, Valletta, Malta · Population 480,134 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Malta average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €10.05 ($10.92) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €40.19 ($43.68) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €3.01 ($3.28) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €228 ($248) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €36.84 ($40.04) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €97.12 ($106) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €28.13 ($30.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €28.13 ($30.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €7.37 ($8.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €587 ($639) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €409 ($444) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,226 ($1,333) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Valletta is €2,153 ($2,340) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,078 ($1,172) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,402 ($1,524) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€409 ($444)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.
1 km away · Floriana
1 km away · Isla
1 km away · Ta’ Xbiex
1 km away · Birgu
2 km away · Kalkara
2 km away · Gżira
2 km away · Sliema
2 km away · Bormla
Valletta is the capital and one of the key cities in Malta. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,078 ($1,172), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €409 ($444) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,575 ($2,799) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,958 ($2,128) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Valletta is €2,153 ($2,340). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,402 ($1,524) per month.