- Cost of Living
- Malta
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,098) | ₨393 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨659) | ₨261 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (₨326) | ₨143 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (₨81) | ₨51 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₨215) | ₨71 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (₨192) | ₨38 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨627) | ₨200 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨196) | ₨139 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (₨104) | ₨25 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (₨116) | ₨122 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨518) | ₨837 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 (₨142) | ₨82 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (₨75) | ₨33 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,372 (₨111,209) | ₨30,715 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €849 (₨68,840) | ₨20,556 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (₨6,797) | ₨4,517 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €922 (₨74,749) | ₨24,226 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €675 (₨54,712) | ₨14,758 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (₨4,052) | ₨3,565 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,323) | ₨801 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (₨29,102) | ₨33,954 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₨8,817) | ₨10,470 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨909) | ₨396 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨619) | ₨571 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨6,080) | ₨2,436 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨3,083) | ₨2,719 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨7,492) | ₨3,775 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₨7,213) | ₨2,938 | + 145% | |
| 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 | €24,301 (₨1,969,416) | ₨881,985 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨109) | ₨78 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨2,087) | ₨1,370 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨486) | ₨127 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨1,485) | ₨273 | + 444% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (₨1,967) | ₨1,317 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (₨324) | ₨252 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (₨266) | ₨177 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨368) | ₨227 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨132) | ₨132 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (₨190) | ₨71 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨876) | ₨273 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,549) | ₨1,199 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,320) | ₨474 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,835) | ₨1,899 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨3,853) | ₨1,969 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨532) | ₨596 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (₨196) | ₨226 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (₨248) | ₨206 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €634 (₨51,394) | ₨38,004 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨20) | ₨65 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨3,956) | ₨1,867 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (₨440) | ₨256 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 71% more expensive than in India
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