Gozo, Malta

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Living Costs in Gozo, Malta

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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Apartment or House Ownership Budget (for a couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
MortgageN/ANot included here as too variable.
Property TaxesN/AMalta does not charge a regular, annual property tax.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)7010-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only).
6 taxi rides of 5 kms each.
Utilities75Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone49.99Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Internet and Cable30.50
Cable TV34.99Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Household help234Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).273.40Eating 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.
Groceries200Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips four times a month.
Gym membership27.50Monthly fee at a basic gym.
Medical appointment20
Total1,015.38

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Apartment or House Rental Budget (for a couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
Rent730Three-bedroom apartment in city center.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)7010-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only).
6 taxi rides of 5 kms each.
Utilities75Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone49.99Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Water100,000
Cell phone150,000Monthly package.
Internet and Cable TV65.49
Household help234Three three-hour maid visits a week.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).273.40Eating 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.
Groceries200Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips four times a month.
Gym Membership27.50Monthly fee at a basic gym.
Medical appointment20Basic clinic/GP visit (without insurance).
Total16,959,000

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

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
Rent360One-bedroom outside of the city center.
Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)1010-euro monthly bus pass (Gozo only.
Utilities75Electricity, water, garbage collection.
Cell phone49.99Including unlimited gigabytes, minutes, and SMS and 100 international minutes and SMS.
Garbage collectionN/A
Internet30.50
Cable TV34.99
Household help0No household help.
Entertainment (costs for a couple).159.20Eating 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
Groceries150Basic items for a couple, with shopping trips at discount stores four times a month.
Gym Membership0No gym membership.
Medical Appointment0Medical expenses not included.
Total869.68

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