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

Sliema travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sliema

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

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

Cost of living in Sliema compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Sliema in 2023 is 5% less 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 Sliema in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Sliema by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sliema

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 36 to $ 72)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9 to $ 12)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.2 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 6)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 3/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sliema

1-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 95 to $ 114)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 58 to $ 81)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 146

3-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 71 to $ 125)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

4-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 91 to $ 256)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 186 to $ 210)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 110/month
($ 109 to $ 110)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 162/month
($ 121 to $ 248)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 141/month
($ 93 to $ 242)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 95/month
($ 85 to $ 107)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 251

Family room

$ 182/month
($ 133 to $ 232)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Sliema

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Chicken

$ 9.8/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 12)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sliema

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.1/km
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.2
($ 5.7 to $ 9.6)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 12/24hrs
($ 2.4 to $ 744)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Leisure activity budget in Sliema

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 10.3 to $ 18)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 26/hr
($ 18 to $ 36)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sliema

Cigarettes

$ 6.6/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 7.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 82
($ 48 to $ 120)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 36 to $ 48)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Plane ticket budget

London → Valletta

$ 107
(fair price: $ 88)

Manchester → Valletta

$ 150
(fair price: $ 120)

Dublin → Valletta

$ 159
(fair price: $ 136)

Edinburgh → Valletta

$ 180
(fair price: $ 153)

New York City → Valletta

$ 770
(fair price: $ 618)

Toronto (Ontario) → Valletta

$ 823
(fair price: $ 707)