Cost of living in Valletta is 15% lower than in Tampere (without rent).
Rent in Valletta is 35% more expensive than in Tampere.
Cost of living including rent in Valletta is 8% higher than in Tampere.
Food in Valletta is 10% cheaper than in Tampere.
Transport in Valletta is 33% cheaper than in Tampere.
| Valletta | Tampere | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valletta | Tampere | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 74.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.85 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ | 3.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.71 $ | 13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.09 $ | 10.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.2 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.9 $ | 21.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.9 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.12 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.28 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.7 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.2 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.2 $ | 22.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 813 $ | 593 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,534 $ | 977 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,035 $ | 825 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,112 $ | 1,450 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,404 $ | 5,423 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,204 $ | 3,730 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,527 $ | 3,038 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.04 % | 3.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.8 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 100 $ | 88.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 692 $ | 318 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,876 $ | 8,852 $ |