NSO Malta · REWS/ARMS · Numbeo · source-backed estimates
Cost of Living in Malta
Indicative rent ranges, regulated utility costs, internet and transport — organised by official NSO district and locality tier. Every figure is labelled with its source and level of certainty.
Data model note: NSO Malta does not publish per-locality rent data. Rent figures on this page are indicative ranges from Malta rental-market reports (myrent.mt 2026, CSB Group 2026) — not listings, not NSO data. Always verify with current listings before making decisions.
National benchmark
- Single person / month (excl. rent)
- ~€779
- Family of 4 / month (excl. rent)
- ~€2890
- Numbeo CoL index
- 48
- Numbeo rent index
- 23.3
Source: Numbeo, Cost of Living in Malta (estimate, attributed).
Indicative rent ranges by area tier
EUR/month · ranges from market reports · not listings · not NSO
| Area tier | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium (seafront / expat hubs) | €900–1400 | €1200–2000 | €1600–3000 |
| Central | €700–1000 | €900–1400 | €1200–1800 |
| Suburban / town | €600–850 | €750–1150 | €1000–1500 |
| Inland & South (value) | €550–800 | €700–1050 | €900–1400 |
| Gozo | €500–750 | €650–950 | €850–1300 |
Fixed & shared costs
Electricity & water
€50–120/mo (indicative)
Indicative for a 1-2 person flat; exact tiered tariffs at ARMS/REWS.
Fibre internet
€27–42/mo
Residential fibre, standard (post-promo) monthly.
Mobile SIM
€10–20/mo
Postpaid SIM with data.
Bus single ticket
€2.00
Single Tallinja ticket (2h). Residents with Tallinja card often free; tourists use Explore card.
Gozo ferry (foot)
~€2.50 (foot passenger)
~€2.50 per foot passenger + ~€20 per car (return), per CSB 2026 — verify on Gozo Channel.
Localities by district (NSO LAU1/LAU2)
Southern Harbour
Malta · 14 localities
Northern Harbour
Malta · 13 localities
South Eastern
Malta · 11 localities
Gozo Comino
Gozo and Comino · 14 localities
Source: NSO Malta — Regional Statistics (LAU1 districts / LAU2 localities)