Sliema travel budget

Sliema: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sliema

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2229* (1904 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 163 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4740* (4046 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 170 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 7283* (6202 €)

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



Cost of living in Sliema compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sliema in 2025 is 7% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Sliema by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sliema

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sliema is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Sliema (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.61818474712124.74.7United StatesSliemaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244464850
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 36 to $ 89)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.1)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sliema

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sliema is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Sliema (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257167167159159180180133133149149United StatesSliema2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 99 to $ 171)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 167/night
($ 52 to $ 540)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 47 to $ 781)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 70 to $ 496)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 274/night
($ 126 to $ 603)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 133/month
($ 78 to $ 265)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 232/month
($ 53 to $ 905)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 170/month
($ 51 to $ 719)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 149/month
($ 77 to $ 334)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 260/month
($ 82 to $ 876)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Sliema

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sliema is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Sliema (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.24.34.38.98.93.93.922United StatesSliemaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 7 to $ 11)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Sliema

On average, the price of transport in Sliema is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Sliema (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182822.32.34.34.31.51.52323United StatesSliemaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

131% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.9
($ 5.6 to $ 9.4)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 23/24hrs
($ 9.4 to $ 58)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Sliema

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sliema is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 18 to $ 36)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sliema

On average, shopping budget in Sliema is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.6/pack
($ 6 to $ 7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 102
($ 59 to $ 118)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 18 to $ 47)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Valletta
London → Valletta
London → Valletta
$ 193
(fair price: $ 164)
Manchester → Valletta
Manchester → Valletta
Manchester → Valletta
$ 264
(fair price: $ 213)
Dublin → Valletta
Dublin → Valletta
Dublin → Valletta
$ 257
(fair price: $ 220)
Edinburgh → Valletta
Edinburgh → Valletta
Edinburgh → Valletta
$ 264
(fair price: $ 220)
Montreal → Valletta
Montreal → Valletta
Montreal → Valletta
$ 878
(fair price: $ 806)
New York City → Valletta
New York City → Valletta
New York City → Valletta
$ 783
(fair price: $ 640)



About this information on the cost of living in Sliema

The information about the cost of living in Sliema shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sliema was updated on 29-03-2025.

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