Cost of Living Comparison Between Malta and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 3.6% higher than in Malta (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 2.5% higher than in Malta | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 0.6% lower than in Malta | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 7.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 2.0% lower than in Malta | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 5.4% higher than in Malta | |
Restaurants | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.88 € | 4.00 € | +3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.65 € | 5.00 € | +37.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.48 € | 3.39 € | +36.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.17 € | 1.69 € | -22.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.42 € | 0.94 € | -33.4 % |
Markets | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | 1.66 € | +44.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.05 € | 1.60 € | +52.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.42 € | 1.15 € | -19.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.24 € | 3.82 € | +17.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.30 € | 5.47 € | +27.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.76 € | 3.57 € | -5.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.61 € | 5.37 € | -18.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.23 € | +0.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.84 € | +0.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.94 € | -13.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.27 € | +1.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.66 € | -16.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.61 € | -26.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.67 € | 0.82 € | -50.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.79 € | 0.99 € | +26.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.53 € | -1.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 € | 2.24 € | +12.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.90 € | 5.00 € | -15.3 % |
Transportation | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 € | 50.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.80 € | +16.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.19 € | -1.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 29.20 € | 30.00 € | +2.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.34 € | 1.39 € | +3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,000.00 € | 27,500.00 € | +14.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,801.35 € | 28,825.00 € | -3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 92.56 € | 187.08 € | +102.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.19 € | 19.81 € | -14.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.97 € | 29.39 € | -5.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.51 € | 66.04 € | +14.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.71 € | 26.24 € | +26.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.50 € | 10.00 € | +5.3 % |
Childcare | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 458.28 € | 417.71 € | -8.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,449.51 € | 7,306.45 € | -22.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.17 € | 76.72 € | -11.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.60 € | 44.89 € | +13.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.78 € | 89.77 € | +1.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 95.67 € | 101.88 € | +6.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 977.68 € | 868.21 € | -11.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 824.04 € | 746.00 € | -9.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,637.04 € | 1,722.26 € | +5.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,283.11 € | 1,358.63 € | +5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 324.87 € | 279.55 € | -13.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.04 € | 219.78 € | -17.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malta Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,552.79 € | 1,677.10 € | +8.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.77 | 4.43 | -7.2 % |
| Last update: | 30 November 2025 | 30 November 2025 | |
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