Malta vs United States
United States is about 36% pricier than Malta overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 63.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Malta scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Malta United States
Price level (US=100) 63.8 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $69,864 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,340 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malta United States
Housing & utilities 88 215
Food 137 117
Transport 123 116
Restaurants & hotels 125 142
Health 92 208
Communication 142 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malta United States
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 5.8
Internet users 94% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Malta more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Malta overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malta would cost roughly $156,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malta or United States?
Malta scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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