Island in Gozo Region, Malta
Cost of living in Gozo
How much a month costs in Gozo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,380 (€2,000–3,000).
Prices in Gozo
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €650–1,100 | $731–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €500–850 | $563–956 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–150 | $90–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–12 | $7.9–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–38 | $25–43 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2 | $2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €8–15 | $9.0–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 41/100
A value score of 41/100 means Gozo gives more quality of life per dollar than 40% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 90/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 4 places we cover in Malta.
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Cost of living across Malta
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gozo | $2,250–3,380 | 41/100 |
| Valletta | $2,810–4,050 | 25/100 |
| St. Julian's | $2,930–4,280 | 16/100 |
| Sliema | $2,930–4,280 | 22/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Gozo
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Gozo?
About $1,350–1,910 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,380 for a comfortable month and $4,730–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Gozo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €650–1,100 ($731–1,240) a month in the center and €500–850 ($563–956) outside it.
How much does food cost in Gozo?
A local meal is €7–12 ($7.9–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €22–38 ($25–43) per person.
Is Malta expensive?
Prices in Malta are about 66% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Gozo Channel
- Malta Public Transport
- Visit Gozo
- Malta International Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.