Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) 2027
The 2027 cost of living adjustment is announced at €6.41 per week, up from €4.66 per week in 2026.
€6.41 per week
Speech printed p. 16 · PDF p. 20
Budget measure
Additional COLA support payments 2027
The additional COLA mechanism runs again, paying €200 to €1,500 a year depending on disposable income and household size. Over 100,000 households are expected to benefit.
Budget 2027Rules pending
Amount
€200 to €1,500 per year
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
What it means
The exact amount depends on eligibility tables that have not yet been published in this guide. We do not estimate an individual amount.
Affects: Families & children, Pensioners, Residents.
Who qualifies and what is excluded
- Depends on household income and size.
Still to be confirmed
- Eligibility bands and payment schedule.
Sources
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 22 (PDF p. 26)
Related measures
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Pension increase 2027
Specified pension categories rise by €10 per week in 2027, a figure that includes COLA.
€10 per week (including COLA)
Speech printed p. 19 · PDF p. 23
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Carer at Home grant 2027
The Carer at Home grant is announced at €9,800 per year for 2027, up from €9,000 per year in 2026.
€9,800 per year
Speech printed p. 23 · PDF p. 27