Cost of living in Utrecht is 18% higher than in Valletta (without rent).
Rent in Utrecht is 43% more expensive than in Valletta.
Cost of living including rent in Utrecht is 32% higher than in Valletta.
Food in Utrecht is 10% more expensive than in Valletta.
Transport in Utrecht is 96% more expensive than in Valletta.
| Utrecht | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Utrecht | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.7 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.89 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.84 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 2.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.82 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 6.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26 $ | 29.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.52 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.92 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ | 2.48 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
251 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.6 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,092 $ | 813 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,938 $ | 1,534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,412 $ | 1,035 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,459 $ | 2,112 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,952 $ | 8,404 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,450 $ | 4,204 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,776 $ | 1,527 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.3 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 100 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,756 $ | 692 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,534 $ | 8,876 $ |