Malta Prices 2026 — How Much Should You Budget?

Malta is no longer a budget destination — those days ended about 5–7 years ago. But compared to France, Italy, or Scandinavia, you can still live well here without wrecking your bank account. Currency: Euro (€).

Food and Drink

• Pastizzi (street snack): €0.50–€0.70
• Coffee (cappuccino): €2.00–€3.00
• Beer in a bar (pint): €3.50–€5.00
• Restaurant main course (pasta/pizza): €12–€16
• Fish or rabbit main course: €20–€28
• Bottled water in a shop: €0.80–€1.20
• Weekly grocery shop (supermarket): €60–€90 per person

Transport

• Bus ticket (2-hour): €2.00 (winter) / €2.50 (summer, June–October)
• Weekly Tallinja bus pass: €21
• Ferry to Gozo (foot passenger): €4.65 return (charged on the way back)
• Bolt / eCabs (3–5 km): €7–€10
• Car rental (per day): €35–€70 depending on season and class

Attractions

• Museums (average): €6–€10
• St. John's Co-Cathedral (Valletta): €15
• Citadel on Gozo: free entry to the courtyard, museums from €5
• Blue Lagoon (Comino) — boat trip: €15–€25 depending on operator
• Scuba diving (1 dive with equipment): €40–€60

Accommodation

• Hostel (dorm bed): €25–€40/night
• Apartment / 2-3 star guesthouse: €60–€100/night
• Boutique hotel in Valletta: €120–€200/night
• Farmhouse on Gozo with a pool: €800–€1,800/week (whole house)