Cost of living in Montreux is 86% higher than in Valletta (without rent).
Rent in Montreux is 106% more expensive than in Valletta.
Cost of living including rent in Montreux is 98% higher than in Valletta.
Food in Montreux is 85% more expensive than in Valletta.
Transport in Montreux is 70% more expensive than in Valletta.
| Montreux | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Montreux | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.51 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.6 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.86 $ | 2.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.88 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.94 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.1 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43.1 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 6.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.36 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43 $ | 29.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 123 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.9 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.05 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.75 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.56 $ | 2.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
227 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.3 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,718 $ | 813 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,400 $ | 1,534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,916 $ | 1,035 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,171 $ | 2,112 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 15,516 $ | 8,404 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,043 $ | 4,204 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,791 $ | 1,527 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.3 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 39.8 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 162 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 112 $ | 100 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,758 $ | 692 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,183 $ | 8,876 $ |