Comparison between Malta and Cyprus

Malta and Cyprus have some similarities, but there are also great differences.

Let's take a look at the comparison between these two countries in some aspects, hoping to help you choose!

Malta and Cyprus are both in the Mediterranean, so their weather is very similar. Although Cyprus is close to the equator, its land area is larger than Malta.

Number of rainy days per year

The annual rainfall in Malta is almost twice that in Cyprus. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing depends on personal preference. Even though the rain may be "annoying", it means more vegetation and abundant fruits and vegetables.

One of the main advantages of Cyprus is the diversity of weather. It is mountainous here. On the same day, you can climb the top of Trodos to ski, swim and sunbathe in Limassol.

Yes, Cyprus is one of the few places in the world where you can ski and swim at the same time of year!

cost of living

The daily cost of living in Malta is often cheaper, especially in terms of "daily convenience" and eating out.

Maltese wines are much cheaper, especially bars. It is common to drink cocktails of 8- 10 euros in nightclubs in Cyprus. In most restaurants in Malta, you only need to spend 2.5-5 euros.

But in other respects, Cyprus is much cheaper than Malta. In Malta, buying a car may be more expensive. Similarly, compared with the towns in Cyprus, the rent in the "main areas" of Malta will be more expensive.

In the center of Limassol (one of the main seaside towns in Cyprus), you can find a nice two-bedroom apartment, which costs about 500 euros a month, which is difficult to do in Slima or St. Julian.

If you are not a party fan or have a great demand for coffee and drinks, the overall cost in Cyprus may be lower.

recreational activities

Comparison between Pasville, Malta and Ainpa, Cyprus

Paceville, Malta is a 0/0 minute drive from Sliema/Kloc and 30 minutes drive from other parts of the island.

On the other hand, Ayia Napa in Cyprus is a long journey from Limassol 1 12km, Larnaca 6 1km and Paphos 178km. The resident population of the area itself is only 3,000, and the number of people in other places has not increased except hotels, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Of course, there are several bars and clubs in major towns in Cyprus, so there is no need to go all the way to Napa, Anaia for a few cocktails, but on the whole, Malta has more entertainment activities than Cyprus.

beach

For many people, moving to a Mediterranean country means spending a long time on the beach.

Malta and Cyprus are very different in this respect. The beaches in Cyprus are generally larger (Cyprus is also larger than Malta).

In most popular towns in Cyprus, there is a long beach (several kilometers or more) from the city center to the suburbs. These beaches are usually not too crowded. Although there are beaches almost everywhere in Malta, beaches in important population centers are usually small and mostly rocky.

In fact, Malta also has good beaches. Most of these beaches are far from major population centers. Seeing more busy and crowded beaches also lost some fun. In inaccessible places, you can enjoy more breathtaking scenery and enjoy a quiet holiday life.

These primitive beaches are relatively difficult for foreigners to reach, but renting a car is a very good choice as long as you have a driver's license.

Expatriate community

As Malta and Cyprus are both immigration and financial centers and popular tourist destinations, they both have important expatriate communities.

According to some unofficial data, there are nearly 23,000 foreigners in Malta and about10.5 million in Cyprus (excluding 310.5 million Greek nationals), of which about 26,000 are from Britain and about 54,000 are from other EU countries.

Although the number of foreigners in Cyprus is much larger, foreigners are often scattered all over the island, both in terms of the total number and the percentage of the total population. Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Nicosia are very far apart, and each area is mainly limited to communicating with people in the same area.

On the other hand, in Malta, because of its small size, every place is very close, so it is easy to meet any of the 23,000 people without frequent business trips. About 85-90% of young professionals tend to live in Slima area.

Cars and driving

In Malta and Cyprus, cars in both countries drive on the left side of the road.

The road infrastructure in Cyprus has been significantly improved. Most roads are in good condition, and most major towns are connected with expressway.

Due to Malta's small scale, the demand for expressway here is almost zero, so the traffic situation in Malta is often worse than that in Cyprus during rush hours, which may be related to the overall road conditions, and Malta has the highest score in the number of vehicles per capita in the EU.

language

Although Malta and Cyprus are former British colonies and Britain is widely used in these two countries, English enjoys the same status as Malta as an official language in Malta. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

For tourists, this situation has little impact, because the overall English level of Cyprus is very good, which may be comparable to Malta.

English is the official language of Malta, which means that almost all official communication, whether with the government, banks or any other institutions, can be conducted in English. More importantly, most instructions and forms are provided in English or English and Maltese.

In Cyprus, Greek is usually used and someone needs to help translate it. In this sense, if you can speak Greek, it will definitely be easier to live in the local area, and language is also an important factor for foreigners to find jobs.