- Cost of Living
- Malta
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,008) | ₨389 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨660) | ₨270 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (₨353) | ₨143 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (₨76) | ₨51 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (₨215) | ₨71 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (₨192) | ₨44 | + 334% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨615) | ₨194 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨200) | ₨135 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (₨100) | ₨24 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (₨115) | ₨118 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨617) | ₨808 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (₨128) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (₨83) | ₨31 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,777 (₨142,221) | ₨31,168 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (₨72,542) | ₨21,065 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (₨6,745) | ₨4,455 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,025 (₨82,051) | ₨24,040 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (₨53,154) | ₨14,834 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (₨4,053) | ₨3,763 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,320) | ₨863 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (₨30,347) | ₨34,066 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (₨12,869) | ₨10,550 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨650) | ₨380 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨616) | ₨547 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,669) | ₨2,428 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,201) | ₨2,795 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨7,869) | ₨3,704 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨7,703) | ₨2,918 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,690 (₨1,735,874) | ₨860,650 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨106) | ₨75 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₨2,035) | ₨1,286 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨480) | ₨116 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨1,466) | ₨284 | + 416% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (₨1,153) | ₨1,445 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (₨320) | ₨240 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (₨263) | ₨178 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨364) | ₨218 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (₨120) | ₨139 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (₨231) | ₨69 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨922) | ₨272 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₨2,910) | ₨1,208 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨1,228) | ₨468 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,762) | ₨1,762 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨4,442) | ₨1,842 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨537) | ₨676 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (₨210) | ₨188 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (₨255) | ₨206 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (₨50,752) | ₨38,915 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨20) | ₨27 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (₨4,242) | ₨1,882 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (₨450) | ₨245 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malta is 98% more expensive than in India
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