In Birkirkara, Malta, a single person typically needs around $1591 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3603 monthly.
Overall living costs in Birkirkara are 20% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Birkirkara is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Birkirkara is, on average, 66% lower than in New York City.
Birkirkara is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of costs in Birkirkara is rent & utilities, which can be a significant expense for residents.
Food costs in Birkirkara are 8% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 48% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings for commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner | 77.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.16 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.25 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 72 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 31.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 768 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,255 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 885 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,541 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,72 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,604 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,756 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.41% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 11.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 130 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 548 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,478 $ |