- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- United Kingdom
- Nicosia
- London
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nicosia (Cyprus) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 15% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.86 (£9.16) | £13.68 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.29 (£4.46) | £5.59 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.28 (£4.45) | £4.57 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (£1.52) | £1.06 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.96 (£3.34) | £2.79 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (£1.88) | £2.48 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.48 (£2.94) | £3.73 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (£1.94) | £2.14 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (£1.64) | £2.06 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (£1.18) | £1.55 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.83 (£6.61) | £8.48 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (£1.76) | £1.93 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (£1.19) | £1.11 | 8% |
| Housing | 60% | ||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €643 (£542) | £2,184 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (£163) | £115 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €49 (£42) | £21 | 97% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (£452) | £485 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €200 (£169) | £111 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8.50 (£7.17) | £6.70 | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.67 (£4.78) | £10.12 | 53% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 7% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €84 (£71) | £74 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €39 (£33) | £35 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €66 (£55) | £64 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €68 (£58) | £70 | 17% |
| Transportation | 67% | ||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 67% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (£16,030) | £18,539 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (£1.08) | £1.39 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£22) | £124 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | £16.17 | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 9% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €10.33 (£8.72) | £5.88 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6 (£5.06) | £3.78 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.85) | £2.40 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.80) | £3.71 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.40 (£2.02) | £2.30 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (£2.43) | £2.13 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11.71 (£9.88) | £19.93 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 36% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£22) | £32 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.14 (£14.46) | £21 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (£54) | £133 | 59% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €50 (£42) | £74 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.17 (£6.89) | £9.16 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (£3.87) | £2.62 | 47% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.14 (£3.50) | £3.81 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €139 (£117) | £131 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (£0.06) | £0.28 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €61 (£51) | £66 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.41 (£3.72) | £7.63 | 51% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,865 prices entered by 1,011 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in London
you would need to make just about £1,608
(€1,905)
in Nicosia.