Cost of living in Loures is 19% lower than in Sliema (without rent).
Rent in Loures is 17% cheaper than in Sliema.
Cost of living including rent in Loures is 18% lower than in Sliema.
Food in Loures is 27% cheaper than in Sliema.
Transport in Loures is 9% cheaper than in Sliema.
| Loures | Sliema | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Loures | Sliema | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.9 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.94 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.71 $ | 2.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.19 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.85 $ | 10 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.3 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.37 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.18 $ | 6.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.96 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.7 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.4 $ | 38.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.49 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ | 2.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.5 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.8 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.6 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 754 $ | 915 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,170 $ | 1,842 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 884 $ | 1,125 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,493 $ | 2,330 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,796 $ | 5,585 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,641 $ | 4,474 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,304 $ | 1,782 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.72 % | 5.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.73 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 13.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.7 $ | 98.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 95.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 608 $ | 758 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,437 $ | 8,899 $ |