Price Compass
Cost of living at a glance · Birkirkara
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Rough, honest ballparks built from the verified prices below — scroll on for the full breakdown.
Backpacker / short stay
Travelling light for a week or two — cheap eats, the odd taxi, a daily coffee.
Not enough verified prices yet to estimate.
See the numbersDigital nomad month
A 1-bed of your own, utilities, internet, a transport pass and eating out a couple of times a week.
€1,211 rough month
See the numbersFamily settling in
A larger central place, utilities and internet, plus everyday groceries and meals.
€1,365 rough month
See the numbersHousing
| Item | EUR | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | €30 | / month |
| Rent — 1-bed, city centre | €850 | / month |
| Rent — 1-bed, outside centre | €700 | / month |
| Basic utilities (85m²) | €95 | / month |
Food & Drink
| Item | EUR | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | €3 | |
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | €13 | |
| Meal for two, mid-range | €60 |
Transport
| Item | EUR | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi, per km | €1 | |
| Monthly public transport pass | €26 | / month |
leisure
| Item | EUR | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership | €40 | / month |
Prices are indicative. Sources: Eurostat, ECB, community reports. · Last updated June 2026