Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,074) | ₨388 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨653) | ₨281 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (₨307) | ₨141 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (₨72) | ₨52 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 (₨201) | ₨72 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₨194) | ₨37 | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨751) | ₨214 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨196) | ₨140 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (₨142) | ₨28 | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (₨120) | ₨127 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨561) | ₨825 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (₨145) | ₨84 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₨76) | ₨35 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,571 (₨122,953) | ₨31,177 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (₨79,978) | ₨20,116 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (₨6,805) | ₨4,308 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (₨77,497) | ₨23,452 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (₨55,643) | ₨13,618 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (₨4,159) | ₨3,250 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,259) | ₨743 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €659 (₨51,588) | ₨30,078 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨7,205) | ₨10,522 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨715) | ₨379 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨625) | ₨325 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (₨5,864) | ₨2,357 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,570) | ₨2,543 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (₨5,344) | ₨3,755 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨7,539) | ₨2,819 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,006 (₨1,643,923) | ₨930,451 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (₨109) | ₨76 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨2,015) | ₨1,216 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.76 (₨451) | ₨106 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,549) | ₨211 | + 636% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨1,551) | ₨975 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨426) | ₨248 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.30 (₨337) | ₨173 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨356) | ₨242 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (₨127) | ₨152 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (₨215) | ₨69 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨832) | ₨243 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,608) | ₨1,179 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,231) | ₨467 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,635) | ₨1,718 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨4,181) | ₨1,945 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.73 (₨449) | ₨686 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.78 (₨140) | ₨220 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (₨239) | ₨226 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨49,629) | ₨33,881 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨20) | ₨3.67 | + 433% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₨3,782) | ₨1,918 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (₨388) | ₨241 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,651 prices entered by 2,306 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 104% more expensive than in India
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