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Shopping opportunities in Malta

 

Shopping in Malta is not a priority for recreation, but the country offers excellent opportunities for combining beach and sightseeing with shopping in local shops and supermarkets. After Christmas, the stores begin the main season of sales, which continues until March. Discounts are part of the culture of the Maltese. In a small shop or souvenir store, you can always ask the seller for an additional discount of up to 20

Opening times of shops are usually between 09.00 - 13.00 and 16.00 - 19.00hrs. However, in tourist areas, shops are open throughout the day Mondays to Saturdays, from 09.00 till 19.00 hrs and even later. Here is what you may need to brace for in terms of pricing;

COMMODITY/SERVICE

AVG USD

Restaurants

 

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

13.70

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

57.08

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

9.13

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.85

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.95

Cappuccino (regular)

2.11

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

1.79

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

1.16

Markets

  

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

0.99

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

1.09

Rice (white), (1kg)

2.06

Eggs (regular) (12)

2.55

Local Cheese (1kg)

8.33

Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg)

7.57

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

12.19

Apples (1kg)

2.56

Banana (1kg)

1.97

Oranges (1kg)

2.45

Tomato (1kg)

2.39

Potato (1kg)

1.34

Onion (1kg)

1.54

Lettuce (1 head)

1.40

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

0.82

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

5.71

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.42

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.92

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

6.51

Transportation

  

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.71

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

29.68

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

11.42

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

2.43

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

25.69

Utilities (Monthly)

 

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

90.41

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

0.27

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

34.99

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