Town in Central Region, Malta
Cost of living in St. Julian's
How much a month costs in St. Julian's
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,280 (€2,600–3,800).
Prices in St. Julian's
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,900 | $1,240–2,140 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,300 | $900–1,460 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–180 | $101–203 |
| 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 | €3–6 | $3.4–6.8 |
| 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: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means St. Julian's gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Malta.
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Cost of living across Malta
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to St. Julian's
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in St. Julian's?
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 St. Julian's?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,900 ($1,240–2,140) a month in the center and €800–1,300 ($900–1,460) outside it.
How much does food cost in St. Julian's?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.