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Cheapest Creatine right now
Creatine — cheapest in Cyprus
| Rank | Product | Retailer | Size | Price | Per 100 g | 30-day low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OstroVit Creatine Monohydrate 1000 g | Supplement House | 1 kg | €20.00 | €2.00 | €20.00 |
| 2 | OstroVit Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | Supplement House | 500 g | €15.00 | €3.00 | €15.00 |
| 3 | OstroVit Creatine Monohydrate 500 g | Supplement House | 500 g | €15.00 | €3.00 | €15.00 |
| 4 | USN CREATINE ANABOLIC – All In One 900g | Supplement House | 900 g | €30.00 | €3.33 | €30.00 |
| 5 | Evolite Creatine Monohydrate 1000g | Nutrition CY | 1 kg | €35.00 | €3.50 | €35.00 |
Prices are collected automatically from each retailer’s own public storefront and normalised to € per 100 g so packs of different sizes can be compared fairly. They can change at any time — always confirm on the retailer’s page before ordering. CapyFuel sells nothing, so no CapyFuel product is in this table — every row is an independent retailer, ranked on price alone.
Creatine — cheapest in Malta
| Rank | Product | Retailer | Size | Price | Per 100 g | 30-day low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XXL Nutrition Malta Creatine Monohydrate | XXL Nutrition Malta | 500 g | €14.99 | €3.00 | €14.99 |
| 2 | Leap Nutrition CreAhead Creatine Monohydrate 1Kg | Malta Elite Supplements | 1 kg | €33.99 | €3.40 | €33.99 |
| 3 | Trained by JP Nutrition – Creatine Monohydrate – 1KG | Malta Elite Supplements | 1 kg | €39.09 | €3.91 | €39.09 |
| 4 | XXL Nutrition Malta Creatine Monohydrate | XXL Nutrition Malta | 250 g | €9.99 | €4.00 | €9.99 |
| 5 | Trained by JP Nutrition – Creatine Monohydrate – 500g | Malta Elite Supplements | 500 g | €23.99 | €4.80 | €23.99 |
Prices are collected automatically from each retailer’s own public storefront and normalised to € per 100 g so packs of different sizes can be compared fairly. They can change at any time — always confirm on the retailer’s page before ordering. CapyFuel sells nothing, so no CapyFuel product is in this table — every row is an independent retailer, ranked on price alone.
Choosing a creatine product comes down to a handful of label checks. The ISSN position stand on creatine (Kreider et al., 2017) states that, at present, creatine monohydrate is the most extensively studied and clinically effective form of creatine for use in nutritional supplements in terms of muscle uptake and ability to increase high-intensity exercise capacity. This buyer’s guide walks you through exactly what to look for, what the ISSN position stand says about monohydrate, and how to read a creatine monohydrate label for anyone training in Malta or Cyprus.
CapyFuel doesn’t sell creatine itself, so instead of ranking a shelf of rival tubs, here’s a checklist for choosing the best creatine monohydrate — then, point by point, what each point looks like on a label.
What the ISSN position stand says about creatine monohydrate
If you only remember one thing from this guide, make it this: when researchers study “creatine,” they are almost always studying creatine monohydrate. It’s the original form: creatine bound to a single water molecule. The ISSN position stand (Kreider et al., 2017) notes that the vast majority of studies assessing the efficacy of creatine supplementation on muscle phosphagen levels, whole body creatine retention and/or performance have evaluated creatine monohydrate. For the full evidence breakdown, see our creatine research review.
The mechanism is simple. Creatine is stored in muscle as phosphocreatine, which the body uses to regenerate ATP during brief, explosive efforts. The exact EU-authorised wording is shown in the box on this page. For the full background, see our creatine monohydrate pillar guide.
The best-creatine buyer’s checklist
Use these six markers to judge any tub of creatine before you buy.
- It’s creatine monohydrate. The ISSN position stand (Kreider et al., 2017) states that, at present, creatine monohydrate is the most extensively studied and clinically effective form of creatine for use in nutritional supplements in terms of muscle uptake and ability to increase high-intensity exercise capacity.
- Single ingredient, nothing else. Pure creatine monohydrate — no proprietary blends, fillers, sweeteners, or mystery “matrix” additions. The simpler the label, the easier it is to know exactly what you’re taking.
- A clear serving size. A clear label makes the serving size obvious and easy to measure with the supplied scoop.
- Micronized for mixing. Micronized creatine is milled into finer particles, so the powder disperses more smoothly in water, juice, or a shake instead of gritting at the bottom of the glass.
- Strong price per serving. Creatine value is about cost per serving, not the sticker price on the tub. A larger tub at a fair per-serving cost can work out cheaper per serving than a small “premium” pot.
- Label transparency. A transparent label tells you the ingredient, the serving size, the number of servings, and where it ships from — no guessing, no vague claims dressed up as benefits. Our creatine reviews score each product on what its label declares.
- See it ranked. The full Cyprus creatine price comparison lists every tracked tub on the island, cheapest first.
Are newer creatine forms worth a premium?
Walk any supplement aisle and you’ll meet creatine HCL, buffered creatine, ethyl ester, and a parade of “next-generation” formulas at next-generation prices. These forms make bigger promises. The ISSN position stand (Kreider et al., 2017) states that clinical evidence has not demonstrated that different forms of creatine, such as creatine citrate, creatine ethyl ester or buffered forms of creatine, promote greater creatine retention than creatine monohydrate. They usually cost more per gram, and some hide their creatine inside a blend so you can’t even confirm you’re getting a proper dose.
If you are weighing a premium for a newer form, compare the price per serving and the creatine content the label declares. If you want the side-by-side detail on solubility, dosing, and value, our monohydrate vs other forms guide compares the alternatives.
If you specifically want a certified-purity raw material, Creapure creatine in Cyprus tracks listings built on the licensed German material against the wider field.
What a good creatine monohydrate looks like — and where to compare local prices
Hold a well-formulated creatine monohydrate against the checklist above and it should line up cleanly:
- Monohydrate, single ingredient. It’s pure creatine monohydrate — one ingredient, unflavoured, with no fillers or additives to dilute the label.
- A clear serving size. The label states the amount per serving — serving count per tub varies by pack size, so check the label rather than assuming a fixed number.
- Micronized and unflavoured. The micronized powder mixes smoothly into water, juice, or your post-workout shake, and because it’s unflavoured it simply disappears into whatever you’re already drinking.
- Value per serving. Divide the tub price by its actual serving count to compare properly — check today’s real prices on the Malta and Cyprus price tables, updated daily and shown VAT-inclusive.
Those are the points the checklist covers: pure micronized monohydrate, a clear serving size, and the value per serving.
Using the best creatine
CapyFuel compares prices from retailers rather than selling anything itself — the Malta and Cyprus price tables show what real creatine monohydrate costs on the islands today.
Using it is simple. Stir one serving into water, juice, or your post-workout protein and drink it and keep the tub where you’ll see it. A short loading phase is optional. We cover the numbers in the pillar guide’s dosing section. If you have a health condition or take medication, speak to a healthcare professional before starting any supplement — this guide is information, not medical advice.
Authorised EU health claim wording and conditions of use are published in the EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods: ec.europa.eu — EU Register of health claims.
Related: compare creatine monohydrate prices in Malta, or the complete creatine monohydrate pillar guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best creatine?
CapyFuel does not rank creatine products. The ISSN position stand on creatine (Kreider et al., 2017) states that, at present, creatine monohydrate is the most extensively studied and clinically effective form of creatine for use in nutritional supplements in terms of muscle uptake and ability to increase high-intensity exercise capacity. The exact EU-authorised wording is shown in the box on this page. Look for a single ingredient, a clear serving size, and strong value per serving.
Is monohydrate the best form of creatine?
The ISSN position stand on creatine (Kreider et al., 2017) states that, at present, creatine monohydrate is the most extensively studied and clinically effective form of creatine for use in nutritional supplements in terms of muscle uptake and ability to increase high-intensity exercise capacity. Newer forms such as HCL or buffered creatine make bigger promises. The position stand also states that clinical evidence has not demonstrated that different forms of creatine, such as creatine citrate, creatine ethyl ester or buffered forms of creatine, promote greater creatine retention than creatine monohydrate.
Is expensive creatine worth it?
A higher price often buys an 'advanced' form or a proprietary blend. According to the ISSN position stand (Kreider et al., 2017), clinical evidence has not demonstrated that different forms of creatine, such as creatine citrate, creatine ethyl ester or buffered forms of creatine, promote greater creatine retention than creatine monohydrate. The better question is creatine value: cost per serving. A monohydrate that states its serving size and serving count makes the price per serving easy to work out; a pot that hides its dose in a blend does not.
What should I look for when buying creatine?
Use a simple checklist: it should be creatine monohydrate, a single ingredient with no fillers, a clear serving size, micronized so it mixes smoothly, strong value per serving, and a transparent label that states the ingredient, serving size, and number of servings. A well-formulated creatine monohydrate ticks each of those boxes — typically around 60 servings per tub.
How do I use creatine once I've bought it?
Stir one serving into water, juice, or your post-workout protein and drink it. A loading phase is optional. If you have a health condition or take medication, consult a healthcare professional before starting.