Malta Grocery Prices: 2026 Supermarket Guide

Malta’s main supermarkets

Malta has a mix of international discount supermarkets and local chains. There is no full-size Tesco, Carrefour, or Aldi equivalent, but the range is adequate for most households.

Sample weekly basket prices

The prices below are approximate as of June 2026. They are intended as a planning guide, not a price guarantee. Seasonal produce and promotions will move these figures.

◇Numbeo / local observationPrices as of June 2026. Verify at current listings.

Saving tactics for newcomers

• Use Lidl as your base: For staples — bread, pasta, rice, eggs, milk, frozen veg — Lidl is consistently the cheapest option in Malta.
• Check weekly promotions: PAMA and PAVI run weekly discount cards and offer sheets. A quick scan of the current week’s deals can cut 20–30% off certain items.
• Buy local produce: Malta has outdoor markets (Marsaxlokk Sunday market, Valletta morning market) where seasonal fruit and vegetables are notably cheaper than supermarket prices.
• Avoid tourist-area convenience shops: Small shops near the beach or in Valletta often charge two to three times supermarket prices for identical products.
• Cook batch meals: Malta has limited budget meal-prep culture in restaurants — cooking at home is significantly cheaper than buying prepared food.
• Local bread: Maltese bread (ħobż tal-Malti) from local bakeries is fresher and cheaper than packaged sliced bread.

Halal food in Malta

Several supermarkets stock a limited range of halal-certified products. Dedicated halal butchers and grocery shops exist primarily in St Julians, Gzira, Hamrun, and Paola. For a detailed area guide, see the halal food in Malta guide.