Cost of living in Malta compared to India
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Food | + 161% | |||
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Food in Malta is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨2,277) | ₨387 | + 488% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,093) | ₨355 | + 208% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨364) | ₨175 | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨99) | ₨61 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₨242) | ₨99 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (₨205) | ₨44 | + 362% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨638) | ₨272 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨228) | ₨198 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨182) | ₨41 | + 349% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (₨159) | ₨175 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,093) | ₨999 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨182) | ₨93 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨137) | ₨43 | + 215% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in Malta is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (₨148,486) | ₨44,454 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (₨133,321) | ₨29,266 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₨8,487) | ₨5,484 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (₨99,521) | ₨29,483 | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨67,318) | ₨18,481 | + 264% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₨6,244) | ₨5,765 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨1,366) | ₨767 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨35,740) | ₨27,487 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨10,929) | ₨11,343 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨638) | ₨471 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,050) | ₨1,175 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Malta is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨7,286) | ₨2,622 | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,758) | ₨2,693 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨9,107) | ₨4,304 | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨10,929) | ₨3,042 | + 259% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Malta is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₨2,454,521) | ₨1,869,040 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨122) | ₨103 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (₨1,913) | ₨1,548 | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 128% | |||
Personal Care in Malta is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨1,093) | ₨105 | + 936% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,821) | ₨277 | + 557% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,366) | ₨1,102 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨1,093) | ₨389 | + 181% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (₨273) | ₨249 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨297) | ₨276 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (₨261) | ₨178 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₨228) | ₨93 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,366) | ₨321 | + 325% | |
Entertainment | + 241% | |||
Entertainment in Malta is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malta | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨5,464) | ₨1,418 | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨1,897) | ₨665 | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₨7,286) | ₨1,841 | + 296% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₨9,107) | ₨2,234 | + 308% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨820) | ₨672 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨319) | ₨217 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (₨373) | ₨200 | + 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨57,755) | ₨39,362 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨49) | ₨4.75 | + 935% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,878) | ₨1,831 | + 166% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (₨537) | ₨283 | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malta is 124% more expensive than in India
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