Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 3.9% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 3.3% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 1.7% higher than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 4.5% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 1.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 2.3% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 72.54 € | 61.00 € | -15.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.42 € | 3.53 € | +45.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 1.80 € | -16.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 0.94 € | -33.8 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 6.08 € | +40.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.55 € | +48.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.12 € | -19.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.17 € | 3.59 € | +13.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 € | 5.38 € | +29.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 3.65 € | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 5.82 € | -12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.18 € | -3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.83 € | +0.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.91 € | -14.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.27 € | -2.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.61 € | -22.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.60 € | -25.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 0.80 € | -50.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.92 € | +16.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 1.63 € | +6.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.29 € | +7.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.80 € | 5.00 € | -13.8 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 50.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.40 € | +8.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.19 € | -1.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 € | 30.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.07 € | 5.27 € | +3.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | +4.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,213.12 € | 27,940.62 € | -4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.18 € | 184.59 € | +104.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 20.01 € | -16.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 30.78 € | -0.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 64.33 € | +12.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 26.91 € | +28.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.30 € | 10.00 € | +7.5 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 474.60 € | 426.44 € | -10.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 7,366.14 € | -19.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 77.14 € | -13.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 45.77 € | +14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 90.13 € | +2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.17 € | 107.27 € | +9.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 978.46 € | 934.47 € | -4.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 809.94 € | 737.82 € | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 1,725.07 € | +4.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 1,403.32 € | +9.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 287.95 € | -13.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 220.05 € | -15.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,508.13 € | 1,594.46 € | +5.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.45 | -5.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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