Cost of living in Malta compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨2,211) | ₨383 | + 478% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨358 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨170 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨96) | ₨60 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (₨235) | ₨94 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (₨199) | ₨45 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨619) | ₨271 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (₨221) | ₨195 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨39 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (₨155) | ₨167 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨965 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨92 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨133) | ₨41 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (₨144,167) | ₨44,829 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (₨129,443) | ₨28,092 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (₨8,241) | ₨5,594 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (₨96,626) | ₨26,703 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨65,360) | ₨16,237 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₨6,062) | ₨4,587 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (₨1,326) | ₨748 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨34,701) | ₨26,773 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨10,611) | ₨11,192 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨619) | ₨462 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,019) | ₨754 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨7,074) | ₨2,548 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,678) | ₨2,614 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨8,842) | ₨4,093 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨10,611) | ₨2,860 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (₨2,383,122) | ₨1,943,820 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨118) | ₨103 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (₨1,857) | ₨1,332 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨96 | + 1003% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,768) | ₨252 | + 602% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,326) | ₨1,179 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨364 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (₨265) | ₨246 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨289) | ₨277 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (₨254) | ₨175 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₨221) | ₨88 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,326) | ₨306 | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 208% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malta | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨5,305) | ₨1,435 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨1,842) | ₨661 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₨7,074) | ₨1,775 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (₨8,842) | ₨2,158 | + 310% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨796) | ₨578 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨309) | ₨211 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (₨362) | ₨199 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (₨56,075) | ₨46,790 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (₨48) | ₨7 | + 603% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,736) | ₨1,856 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (₨522) | ₨288 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malta is 122% more expensive than in India
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