Town in Central Region, Malta
Cost of living in Sliema
How much a month costs in Sliema
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,280 (€2,600–3,800).
Prices in Sliema
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,800 | $1,240–2,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,200 | $900–1,350 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–170 | $101–191 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| 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 | €7–13 | $7.9–14.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €40–70 | $45–79 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 22/100
A value score of 22/100 means Sliema gives more quality of life per dollar than 21% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 87/100. It's the 4th 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 Sliema
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 Sliema?
About $1,690–2,360 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,280 for a comfortable month and $5,850–9,560 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sliema?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,800 ($1,240–2,030) a month in the center and €800–1,200 ($900–1,350) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sliema?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) 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
- Malta Public Transport
- Malta International Airport
- Visit Malta
- Bolt Malta
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.