Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,396) | ₨337 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨597) | ₨294 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨490) | ₨162 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (₨83) | ₨54 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (₨282) | ₨83 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (₨269) | ₨40 | + 574% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨505) | ₨216 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.15 (₨257) | ₨152 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.13 (₨256) | ₨29 | + 786% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨104) | ₨148 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨596) | ₨766 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (₨150) | ₨88 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₨97) | ₨35 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 240% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,515 (₨123,590) | ₨31,549 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,004 (₨81,877) | ₨20,122 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (₨7,510) | ₨4,477 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €992 (₨80,932) | ₨22,933 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €769 (₨62,719) | ₨14,192 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (₨3,982) | ₨3,664 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (₨3,763) | ₨511 | + 637% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (₨24,471) | ₨29,219 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨7,766) | ₨12,383 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨571) | ₨416 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨737) | ₨320 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (₨9,290) | ₨2,328 | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (₨4,686) | ₨2,564 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₨5,710) | ₨3,571 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €177 (₨14,417) | ₨3,002 | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,327 (₨1,576,483) | ₨980,422 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₨114) | ₨108 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₨5,837) | ₨1,414 | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨245) | ₨140 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,615) | ₨303 | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨979) | ₨402 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨306) | ₨190 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨371) | ₨248 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨133) | ₨152 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₨114) | ₨72 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨1,273) | ₨373 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨3,092) | ₨1,422 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,399) | ₨607 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (₨2,284) | ₨1,517 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (₨7,341) | ₨2,140 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨979) | ₨607 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (₨139) | ₨229 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (₨277) | ₨173 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨51,730) | ₨46,652 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨44) | ₨1.29 | + 3310% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (₨5,710) | ₨1,540 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (₨429) | ₨247 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malta is 165% more expensive than in India
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