Travel budget and cost of living in Gozo (Malta) how much does a trip cost?

Gozo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Gozo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gozo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Gozo compared to Malta in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Gozo in 2021 is 13% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gozo in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Gozo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gozo

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 8.4 to $ 24)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 24 to $ 46)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

McDonald's meal

$ 9.6/person
($ 7.2 to $ 12)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gozo

1-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 81 to $ 97)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 54 to $ 146)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 78 to $ 201)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 82 to $ 241)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 155 to $ 315)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 94/month
($ 71 to $ 115)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 174/month
($ 100 to $ 341)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 119/month
($ 64 to $ 213)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 107/month
($ 63 to $ 212)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 205/month
($ 128 to $ 326)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Gozo

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Chicken

$ 9.2/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.4 to $ 2.4)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Public and private transport budget in Gozo

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 9.9
($ 4.2 to $ 18)

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199% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 44/24hrs
($ 6 to $ 188)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Leisure activity budget in Gozo

Cinema

$ 10.2/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 15)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 22/hr
($ 18 to $ 26)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gozo

Cigarettes

$ 6.9/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 7.2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 90
($ 24 to $ 132)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 18 to $ 90)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Plane ticket budget

London → Valletta

$ 101
(fair price: $ 78)

Manchester → Valletta

$ 183
(fair price: $ 133)

Dublin → Valletta

$ 175
(fair price: $ 149)

Edinburgh → Valletta

$ 173
(fair price: $ 133)

New York City → Valletta

$ 673
(fair price: $ 554)

Toronto (Ontario) → Valletta

$ 789
(fair price: $ 682)