- Cost of Living
- Malta
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,039) | ₨417 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨658) | ₨266 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (₨321) | ₨142 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (₨73) | ₨52 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (₨212) | ₨72 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨184) | ₨40 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨632) | ₨202 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨197) | ₨139 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (₨104) | ₨25 | + 322% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (₨106) | ₨121 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨556) | ₨831 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (₨143) | ₨82 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (₨81) | ₨33 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,443 (₨117,816) | ₨30,975 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €833 (₨68,031) | ₨21,355 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (₨6,634) | ₨4,377 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (₨74,068) | ₨25,363 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €658 (₨53,752) | ₨15,727 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 (₨3,834) | ₨3,865 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨2,205) | ₨844 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (₨29,314) | ₨33,524 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₨8,881) | ₨10,586 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨599) | ₨383 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨629) | ₨535 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨6,124) | ₨2,406 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨3,106) | ₨2,712 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨7,547) | ₨3,724 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₨7,265) | ₨2,923 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,869 (₨1,866,820) | ₨874,857 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨109) | ₨78 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₨2,071) | ₨1,313 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨490) | ₨136 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨1,495) | ₨284 | + 426% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (₨1,981) | ₨1,544 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (₨326) | ₨253 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (₨268) | ₨177 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨371) | ₨228 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨133) | ₨133 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (₨191) | ₨70 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨882) | ₨278 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,542) | ₨1,197 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,330) | ₨471 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,877) | ₨1,987 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨3,767) | ₨1,790 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨536) | ₨643 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (₨197) | ₨195 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.16 (₨258) | ₨206 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (₨51,767) | ₨38,465 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨20) | ₨58 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨4,165) | ₨1,870 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (₨457) | ₨248 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malta is 74% more expensive than in India
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