Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (₨2,310) | ₨367 | + 530% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨917) | ₨331 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (₨440) | ₨168 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₨81) | ₨58 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (₨247) | ₨93 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (₨355) | ₨39 | + 816% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (₨377) | ₨241 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (₨89) | ₨154 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (₨239) | ₨31 | + 679% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (₨108) | ₨169 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨756) | ₨776 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (₨147) | ₨91 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₨75) | ₨37 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (₨136,810) | ₨40,484 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (₨92,688) | ₨24,222 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (₨7,596) | ₨5,258 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (₨117,231) | ₨25,031 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (₨74,663) | ₨15,316 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (₨6,341) | ₨5,856 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (₨3,102) | ₨665 | + 366% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨34,781) | ₨31,013 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨8,438) | ₨11,734 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨620) | ₨552 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨814) | ₨447 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨7,090) | ₨2,473 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (₨5,091) | ₨2,814 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨7,645) | ₨4,387 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨6,647) | ₨3,148 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₨2,388,654) | ₨1,326,030 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨119) | ₨105 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (₨2,206) | ₨1,093 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨266) | ₨144 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,755) | ₨263 | + 566% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨916 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨1,064) | ₨412 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨332) | ₨231 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨403) | ₨281 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (₨292) | ₨175 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (₨124) | ₨102 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨1,390) | ₨316 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨3,962) | ₨1,432 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,475) | ₨597 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (₨2,482) | ₨1,467 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (₨10,343) | ₨1,933 | + 435% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨940) | ₨720 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (₨195) | ₨226 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (₨309) | ₨182 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨56,205) | ₨50,214 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨48) | ₨1.43 | + 3245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,747) | ₨1,621 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨471) | ₨265 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malta is 147% more expensive than in India
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