Cost of living in Valletta, Malta vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Valletta (Malta) is 17% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($20) | $13 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 ($6) | $4.42 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.33) | $0.59 | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.86 ($3.44) | $2.20 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 ($3.66) | $3.69 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 ($7) | $5.97 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 ($3.62) | $3.05 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.23 ($2.68) | $1.38 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 ($2.23) | $3.58 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 ($2.10) | $2.29 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 ($1.82) | $1.98 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is 22% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,110 ($2,541) | $1,637 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,344 ($1,619) | $1,036 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 ($106) | $179 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,138 ($1,370) | $1,039 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 ($903) | $774 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 ($63) | $91 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 ($49) | $43 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 ($510) | $263 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 ($148) | $124 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10) | $19 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is 67% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 ($119) | $47 | + 154% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 ($60) | $43 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €115 ($139) | $72 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 ($166) | $113 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,098 ($25,410) | $23,601 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 ($1.69) | $0.60 | + 183% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($35) | $59 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 ($33) | $17 | + 92% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is 30% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($21) | $22 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 ($20) | $102 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 ($5.23) | $7 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 ($4.31) | $3.39 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 ($4.91) | $3.96 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.44) | $3.27 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 ($2.99) | $1.59 | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is 13% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $48 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $25 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($57) | $111 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($69) | $93 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 ($3.15) | $5.32 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.09 ($3.72) | $5.32 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 ($787) | $429 | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.33) | $0.19 | + 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 ($74) | $35 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.81 ($5.79) | $6 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 13% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,327 (€4,423) in Valletta to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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