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Gozo, Malta

Gozo is an expat destination for all. With a low cost of living and a beautiful climate, it is no wonder it is a popular expat choice in Malta.

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Cost Of Living In Gozo, Malta

Key Takeaways: Gozo in 2026

Groceries for a couple cost around €150 monthly.
Rent for a one-bedroom apartment starts at €360.
Low-cost airlines connect Malta to Europe efficiently.

Gozo is an expat destination for all. With a low cost of living and a beautiful climate, it is a popular expat choice in Malta.

Nowadays, Malta is a modern, First World, European nation with a long-standing, stable democracy in place.

Malta is a member of the EU, the single biggest economic bloc on the planet, and the currency used is the euro.

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Reviewed By Lief Simon

Lief Simon is the managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter. He has purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.

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Getting To Gozo, Malta

Although there are no direct flights from the United States to Malta. So, traveling between the two countries is relatively straightforward.

Fly to Europe with a transatlantic carrier, such as Lufthansa, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, or U.S. Airways, then connect to the island.

The national airline, Air Malta, serves a number of major airports around the continent. But, you can also connect from multiple European cities to Malta with low-cost airlines Ryanair, Easyjet, or Wizzair.

Cost Of Living In Gozo, Malta

Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (for a couple) In Gozo

Expense	Monthly Cost	Notes
Mortgage	N/A	Not included here as too variable.
Property Taxes	N/A	Malta does not charge a regular, annual property tax.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)	70	10-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only). 6 taxi rides of 5 kms each.
Utilities	75	Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone	49.99	Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Internet and Cable	30.50
Cable TV	34.99	Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Household help	234	Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).	273.40	Eating out twice a week: 200 (4 high-end meals (35 euros), 4 low-end meals (15 euros)) Drinks twice a week: 49.4 (6 cocktails (5.4 euros), 5 beers (1.60 euros), 5 wines (1.80 euros))Movie theater trip twice a month: 24.
Groceries	200	Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips four times a month.
Gym membership	27.50	Monthly fee at a basic gym.
Medical appointment	20
Total	1,015.38

All prices are using the Euro. Click here for currency conversion at today’s exchange rate.

Apartment or House Rental Budget (for a couple) In Gozo

Expense	Monthly Cost	Notes
Rent	730	Three-bedroom apartment in city center.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)	70	10-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only). 6 taxi rides of 5 kms each.
Utilities	75	Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone	49.99	Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Water	100
Cell phone	150	Monthly package.
Internet and Cable TV	65.49
Household help	234	Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).	273.40	Eating out twice a week: 200 (4 high-end meals (35 euros), 4 low-end meals (15 euros)) Drinks twice a week: 49.4 (6 cocktails (5.4 euros), 5 beers (1.60 euros), 5 wines (1.80 euros)) Movie theater trip twice a month: 24.
Groceries	200	Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips four times a month.
Gym Membership	27.50	Monthly fee at a basic gym.
Medical appointment	20	Basic clinic/GP visit (without insurance).
Total	1,745.39

Penny-Pincher’s Budget (for a couple, bare minimum costs for all)

Expense	Monthly Cost	Notes
Rent	360	One-bedroom outside of the city center.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)	10	10-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only.
Utilities	75	Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone	49.99	Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Garbage collection	N/A
Internet	30.50
Cable TV	34.99
Household help	0	No household help.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).	159.20	Eating out twice a week: 120 (8 low-end meals (15 euros)) Drinks twice a week: 27.2 (beer and wine only) Movie theater trip once a month: 12
Groceries	150	Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips at discount stores four times a month.
Gym Membership	0	No gym membership.
Medical Appointment	0	Medical expenses not included.
Total	869.68

Reviewed By Lief Simon

Lief Simon is the managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter. He has purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.