The first thing most European foreigners notice is the lower lever of quality of food and the higher prices when compared to other European countries.
Most locals will disagree unless frequent European travellers.
We know for a fact that in most of Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany and Austria you can have a complete meal (Starter, main course and Water) for under €14 on workday lunchtime.
The average prices are also lower abroad. In Malta you seem to have to pay roughly €50 per person for an evening meal at a decent restaurant.