- 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 | €12 (₨963) | ₨370 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨674) | ₨266 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (₨361) | ₨145 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (₨77) | ₨50 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (₨212) | ₨70 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨50 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (₨400) | ₨196 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (₨193) | ₨134 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (₨166) | ₨25 | + 570% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (₨115) | ₨117 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨631) | ₨800 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (₨130) | ₨80 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (₨73) | ₨32 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 201% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,900 (₨154,622) | ₨31,377 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €917 (₨74,638) | ₨20,870 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (₨6,919) | ₨4,417 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,083 (₨88,181) | ₨25,719 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €643 (₨52,327) | ₨14,684 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (₨4,131) | ₨3,752 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (₨2,465) | ₨897 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (₨30,866) | ₨34,591 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (₨13,089) | ₨10,923 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨617) | ₨371 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨570) | ₨572 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨7,000) | ₨2,429 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €54 (₨4,401) | ₨2,699 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨7,005) | ₨3,702 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (₨8,201) | ₨2,923 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,500 (₨1,994,250) | ₨862,217 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (₨110) | ₨74 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨2,133) | ₨1,326 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨488) | ₨128 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨1,491) | ₨277 | + 439% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €14 (₨1,161) | ₨1,208 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (₨339) | ₨224 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (₨257) | ₨180 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.93 (₨402) | ₨221 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₨112) | ₨143 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (₨245) | ₨70 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨855) | ₨291 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨2,827) | ₨1,163 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨1,233) | ₨461 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,861) | ₨1,842 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨4,686) | ₨1,955 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨543) | ₨677 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (₨220) | ₨188 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 (₨248) | ₨212 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €645 (₨52,502) | ₨39,085 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨4,073) | ₨1,872 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (₨458) | ₨235 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,399 prices entered by 4,649 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
81.398
INR
/
EUR
Cost of living in Malta is 113% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 51% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 197% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 84% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in India