Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,244) | ₨370 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨730) | ₨294 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (₨343) | ₨143 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₨80) | ₨52 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (₨224) | ₨73 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₨217) | ₨36 | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨839) | ₨227 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨219) | ₨140 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (₨159) | ₨31 | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (₨170) | ₨132 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨627) | ₨772 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (₨161) | ₨85 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₨84) | ₨36 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (₨137,372) | ₨33,366 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (₨89,357) | ₨19,918 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (₨7,603) | ₨4,363 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (₨86,586) | ₨19,036 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (₨68,621) | ₨12,499 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (₨4,646) | ₨3,334 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,524) | ₨676 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (₨57,638) | ₨29,555 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨8,050) | ₨10,444 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨798) | ₨411 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨698) | ₨211 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨6,551) | ₨2,314 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,871) | ₨2,579 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (₨5,970) | ₨3,601 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨8,423) | ₨2,719 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,847 (₨2,172,530) | ₨918,724 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨123) | ₨80 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (₨2,703) | ₨1,164 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₨504) | ₨100 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,731) | ₨212 | + 715% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨2,186) | ₨624 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨476) | ₨316 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨328) | ₨161 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨397) | ₨254 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨142) | ₨140 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (₨240) | ₨68 | + 251% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨874) | ₨239 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,914) | ₨1,175 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,475) | ₨473 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨6,295) | ₨1,631 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨4,671) | ₨1,624 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨545) | ₨568 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (₨169) | ₨193 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (₨267) | ₨190 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨55,450) | ₨36,202 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨22) | ₨5.27 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨4,864) | ₨1,574 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (₨300) | ₨271 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 149% more expensive than in India
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