Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 4.3% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 3.6% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 1.7% higher than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 4.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 1.9% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 2.4% 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 | 70.04 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| 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) | 2.41 € | 3.48 € | +44.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 € | 1.78 € | -17.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 0.94 € | -33.5 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.33 € | 6.11 € | +41.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.56 € | +49.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.14 € | -18.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.18 € | 3.66 € | +14.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 5.37 € | +28.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.75 € | 3.66 € | -2.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.68 € | 5.59 € | -16.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.20 € | -2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.82 € | -0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.93 € | -12.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.28 € | -1.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.63 € | -19.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.60 € | -25.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 0.81 € | -50.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.93 € | +17.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 € | 7.00 € | +3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.54 € | 1.63 € | +5.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 2.34 € | +11.3 % |
| 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 € | 5.20 € | +4.0 % |
| 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 € | 5.28 € | +4.1 % |
| 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 € | 191.28 € | +112.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.95 € | 20.09 € | -16.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 30.47 € | -1.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.25 € | 64.59 € | +12.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.03 € | 28.08 € | +33.5 % |
| 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 € | 428.12 € | -9.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,200.42 € | 7,323.45 € | -20.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.71 € | 78.39 € | -11.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.11 € | 45.93 € | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.93 € | 89.34 € | +1.6 % |
| 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 € | 924.90 € | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 813.97 € | 739.09 € | -9.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,654.55 € | 1,729.35 € | +4.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.88 € | 1,412.28 € | +10.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 332.73 € | 290.28 € | -12.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.55 € | 223.34 € | -14.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,503.73 € | 1,594.46 € | +6.0 % |
| 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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