What is the cost of living in Sliema?

The cost of living in Sliema is 50.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 49.4). Groceries are 38.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 26.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,553 per month. Local purchasing power index is 67.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Malta?

In Malta, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,166 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 24.0%). Use our Malta tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇲🇹 Malta · #156 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Sliema?

Q: Should I move to Sliema?

Sliema, Malta has a cost of living 50.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 49.4). It is ranked #156 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 67.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Malta earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,166/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

50.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-50.6%

vs NYC

EUR 1,553

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,166

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Malta → EUR 3,166/month net after tax (24% effective rate). Full Malta tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Sliema

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

49.4 Expensive

Rent

38.4 Affordable

Groceries

61.6 Moderate

Restaurants

73.5 Moderate

Purchasing Power

67.7 Moderate

Rent in Sliema

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,553/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 1,079/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,589/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 2,113/mo

Save by going outside centre 31% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Malta take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,166/Net take-home (24% effective rate, single filer)

Full Malta tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇩🇪 Freiburg im Breisgau

Germany

CoL index 49.3

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🇫🇮 Espoo

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CoL index 49.2

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🇫🇮 Helsinki

Finland

CoL index 49.7

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