Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.22) | C$1.98 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.68 (C$5.52) | C$4.18 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (C$2.37) | C$3.04 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 (C$5.39) | C$10 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (C$2.65) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (C$1.21) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (C$1.97) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (C$3.26) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 (C$1,726) | C$2,136 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €844 (C$1,264) | C$1,241 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (C$254) | C$133 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 (C$1,051) | C$1,120 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (C$784) | C$806 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$43) | C$54 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €421 (C$631) | C$311 | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$163) | C$97 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (C$94) | C$60 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$52) | C$39 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (C$134) | C$117 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,286 (C$22,904) | C$22,942 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (C$1.81) | C$1.39 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$20) | C$22 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$75) | C$77 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (C$5.30) | C$6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.39) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (C$5.45) | C$4.28 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (C$2.95) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (C$3.60) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €26 (C$39) | C$117 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (C$4.38) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.96 (C$4.44) | C$7 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (C$756) | C$647 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (C$89) | C$35 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,142 (€4,099) in Limassol.
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