Malta Prices 2026 — How Much Should You Budget? | Gozo Journal

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)

Budget for a week for two: approximately €1,200–€1,600 (mid-range accommodation, restaurants without going overboard, all the main attractions). Eating like a local and taking buses everywhere? You can get down to €900. Restaurants with views and a Valletta boutique hotel? Budget €2,000+.