Cost of living in Malta compared to India
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Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Malta is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨2,247) | ₨417 | + 440% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨340 | + 218% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨360) | ₨168 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨94) | ₨60 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₨239) | ₨87 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (₨203) | ₨47 | + 328% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨629) | ₨243 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨225) | ₨182 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨180) | ₨32 | + 466% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (₨157) | ₨155 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨912 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨180) | ₨88 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨135) | ₨39 | + 244% | |
Housing | + 196% | |||
Housing in Malta is 196% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,768 (₨158,969) | ₨46,457 | + 242% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (₨131,603) | ₨26,696 | + 393% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₨8,378) | ₨4,673 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (₨98,239) | ₨26,601 | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨66,451) | ₨14,895 | + 346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₨6,163) | ₨4,065 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨1,348) | ₨595 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨35,280) | ₨29,913 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨10,788) | ₨10,503 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨629) | ₨455 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,036) | ₨647 | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨7,192) | ₨2,412 | + 198% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,722) | ₨2,912 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨8,990) | ₨4,109 | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨10,788) | ₨2,950 | + 266% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₨2,422,902) | ₨1,910,150 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨120) | ₨102 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (₨2,015) | ₨1,062 | + 90% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨140 | + 672% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,798) | ₨241 | + 646% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,348) | ₨953 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨386 | + 179% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (₨270) | ₨200 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨293) | ₨294 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (₨258) | ₨155 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₨225) | ₨86 | + 162% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,348) | ₨275 | + 391% | |
Entertainment | + 246% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨5,394) | ₨1,451 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨1,873) | ₨688 | + 172% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₨7,192) | ₨1,587 | + 353% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₨8,990) | ₨2,125 | + 323% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨809) | ₨625 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨315) | ₨191 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.26 (₨293) | ₨188 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨57,011) | ₨47,373 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨49) | ₨1.67 | + 2809% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,815) | ₨1,611 | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨478) | ₨289 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malta is 144% more expensive than in India
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