Cost of Living in Valletta, Malta

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Valletta costs approximately $2,031 per month for one person including rent. That is 25% above the $1,620 global median across the 340 cities in the Voyica Cost of Living Index 2026. Against its own region, where the median is $1,849, Valletta is on the more expensive side for Europe. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,309 per month, or $1,069 outside the centre. Housing therefore accounts for about 53% of a single person's total monthly cost here. A family of four should budget around $3,520 per month excluding rent. Day to day, an inexpensive restaurant meal runs about $17.67. For anyone weighing a longer stay, median internet speed is 193 Mbps and Valletta scores 82/100 on safety (very safe), and Malta offers a digital nomad visa. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood, and exchange rates; figures come from crowd-sourced price data last refreshed June 2026. See the full Cost of Living Index →

Valletta is a city in Malta, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,031 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,309 per month, or $1,069 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 193 Mbps median download speed, and Malta offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Valletta scores 82/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 92°F and winter highs around 60°F, with roughly 296 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$2,031≈ $68/day

1BR Rent (Centre)$1,309

Internet193 Mbps

Safety82/100

Avg Temp76°F

Valletta Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$17.67

Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$94.23

McDonald's Combo Meal$11.78

Cappuccino$2.76

Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$5.32

Bottled Water (Restaurant)$2.36

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.38

Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.37

Eggs (12)$3.95

Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$4.73

Apples (1 lb)$1.67

Bananas (1 lb)$1.17

Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.52

Potatoes (1 lb)$0.65

Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.18

Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$5.89

Cigarettes (Marlboro)$6.65

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$2.94

Taxi Start$4.12

Taxi (1 Mile)$3.03

Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.58

VW Golf (New)$26,624.11

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$154.23

Mobile Phone Plan$32.87

Broadband Internet$31.80

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$60.42

Cinema Ticket$11.96

Preschool (Monthly)$266.24

Intl. Primary School (Annual)$12,956.42

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$104.22

Nike Running Shoes$147.40

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$1,309.19

Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$1,068.70

Rent 3BR (City Centre)$2,954.45

Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$1,868.87

Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$516.05

Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$383.86

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$2,255.54

Mortgage Interest Rate5.06%

Family of 4 (Monthly, excl. rent)$3,520.20

Single Person (Monthly, excl. rent)$962.20

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Valletta

Internet193 Mbps

Safety82/100

Healthcare68/100

Public Transit45/100

Walkability72/100

Nightlife55/100

Food Scene62/100

Fine Dining0/100

Coffee Culture35/100

Air Quality88/100

Green Spaces30/100

Culture80/100

Beaches70/100

Hiking25/100

Surfing10/100

Coworking Spaces35

US Visa-Free90 days

How Valletta Ranks Among 340 Cities

Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Valletta ranks in the top 11% for safety, but sits in the bottom 18% for food scene. It costs more than 64% of them.

Metric	Valletta	World rank	Rank in Europe
Monthly cost	$2,031	#219 of 340	#57 of 91
Safety	82/100	#35 of 340	#18 of 91
Healthcare	68/100	#173 of 340	#57 of 91
Internet speed	193 Mbps	#148 of 340	#31 of 91
Walkability	72/100	#76 of 340	#54 of 91
Public transit	45/100	#139 of 340	#71 of 91
Food scene	62/100	#283 of 340	#70 of 91
Air quality	88/100	#76 of 340	#37 of 91

Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.

Cheaper Alternatives to Valletta

Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Valletta.

Dubrovnik, Croatia — $1,700/mo, 16% cheaper, safety 84/100
Split, Croatia — $1,620/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 82/100
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain — $1,600/mo, 21% cheaper, safety 78/100
Zagreb, Croatia — $1,440/mo, 29% cheaper, safety 78/100

Valletta FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Valletta?

A single person should budget around $2,031 per month in Valletta, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $3,520 per month excluding rent.

How much is rent in Valletta?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Valletta averages $1,309 per month, dropping to about $1,069 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,954.

Is Valletta safe?

Valletta scores 82/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 80/100.

How fast is the internet in Valletta?

Median download speeds in Valletta are around 193 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 35 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Malta offer a digital nomad visa?

Yes — Malta offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 90 days visa-free before applying.

What is the weather like in Valletta?

Valletta sees summer highs around 92°F and winter highs near 60°F, with about 296 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 58 days.

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