Food prices in Malta

Is it expensive in the shops in Malta? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Malta? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Malta, such as: Cigarettes, milk, apples, bananas, or eggs (The last update: 6 days ago)

Currency in Malta euro (EUR €). For 10 US dollars you can get 9.59 euros. For 100 US dollars you can get 95.9 euros. And the other way around: For 10 euros you can get 10.4 US dollars.


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Malta


What are the different prices in the cities in Malta? What are the prices and costs on the islands belonging to Malta? See here: Prices on islands and cities in Malta

Prices: Gozo   Comino   Birkirkara   Mosta   Qormi   Żabbar   Valletta   Rabat   Gozo   Mdina   Safi   St. Julians (San Ġiljan)  


Price bread $1.2 ($0.83 - $2.1)

bread

$1.2 ($0.83 - $2.1)
67% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $9 ($4.2 - $16.6)

cheese

$9 ($4.2 - $16.6)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $2.8 ($1.6 - $4.2)

rice

$2.8 ($1.6 - $4.2)
38% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $2.8 ($1.3 - $4.7)

tomatoes

$2.8 ($1.3 - $4.7)
by half less than in United States

Price bananas $1.9 ($1.5 - $2.6)

bananas

$1.9 ($1.5 - $2.6)
12% more than in United States

Price wine $6.3 ($4.2 - $12.5)

wine

$6.3 ($4.2 - $12.5)
by half less than in United States

Below you will find a list of prices for dairy, cheese, drinks, vegetables, and fruit in Malta (The last update: 6 days ago)


List of prices of food products available in stores and small shops in Malta

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.1 (€1.1)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2 (€1.1)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $3 (€2.9)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $9 (€8.6)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.81 (€0.78)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $6.3 (€6)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.6 (€1.6)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.6 (€2.4)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $5.9 (€5.7)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $8.3 (€7.9)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.7 (€2.6)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.5 (€2.4)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.6 (€1.6)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1.7 (€1.6)
  15. Kilo of white rice $2.8 (€2.7)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $2.8 (€2.7)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.9 (€1.8)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.9 (€1.8)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $14.5 (€13.9)
  20. Pears (1kg) $3.3 (€3.1)
  21. Cucumber (1kg) $1.5 (€1.5)
  22. Perrier Water (small bottle 0.33l) $1.2 (€1.2)
  23. Sausage (1kg) $18.4 (€17.6)
  24. Cottage cheese (1kg) $6.2 (€6)
  25. Whisky 14.06 $14.1 (€13.5)
  26. Rum 14.42 $14.4 (€13.8)
  27. Vodka 11.06 $11.1 (€10.6)
  28. Gin 14.7 $14.7 (€14.1)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Malta

Price changes in Oranges over the years: 2011: $2.1(€2), 2012: $2.1(€2), 2013: $1.7(€1.7), 2014: $1.7(€1.6), 2015: $2.4(€2.3), 2016: $2.3(€2.2), 2017: $2(€1.9), and 2018: $2.3(€2.2)

Malta price changes: Oranges (1kg) 2011-2018
Malta price changes Oranges (1kg) hikersbay.com

Have the prices of vegetables and fruits increased in Malta?
See how potato prices have changed in 2011: $2.1(€2), 2012: $1.6(€1.5), 2013: $1.4(€1.3), 2014: $0.95(€0.91), 2015: $1.3(€1.2), 2016: $1.2(€1.2), 2017: $1.3(€1.3), and 2018: $1.1(€1)

Malta price changes: Potatoes (1kg) 2011-2018
Malta price changes Potatoes (1kg) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Eggs over the years: 2010: $1.6(€1.5), 2011: $2.1(€2), 2012: $2.2(€2.1), 2013: $2.1(€2), 2014: $2.1(€2), 2015: $2(€1.9), 2016: $2.3(€2.2), 2017: $2.2(€2.1), and 2018: $2.3(€2.2)

Malta price changes: Eggs (regular) (12) 2010-2018
Malta price changes Eggs (regular) (12) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Rice over the years: 2012: $1(€1), 2013: $2(€1.9), 2014: $1.6(€1.5), 2015: $1.9(€1.8), 2016: $2(€1.9), 2017: $1.9(€1.8), and 2018: $1.7(€1.6)

Malta price changes: Kilo of white rice 2012-2018
Malta price changes Kilo of white rice hikersbay.com

Has the price of meat decreased in stores in Malta?
The prices of beef have changed in recent years: 2015: $12(€11.5), 2016: $11.7(€11.2), 2017: $10.6(€10.2), and 2018: $11.9(€11.4).

Malta price changes: Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) 2015-2018
Malta price changes Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) hikersbay.com

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Burger King or a similar bar

$9.7 ($8.3 - $10.4)
10% is less expensive than in United States

rice

$2.8 ($1.6 - $4.2)
38% is less expensive than in United States

cheese

$9 ($4.2 - $16.6)
30% is less expensive than in United States

bottle of water

$1.5 ($1 - $2.6)
26% is less expensive than in United States

cheap restaurant

$15.6 ($10.4 - $31)
22% is less expensive than in United States

jeans

$88 ($26 - $136)
68% more than in United States

Prices on the islands