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Cost of living in Famagusta, Cyprus compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 210% | |||
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Food in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 210% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (6,258 £) | 3,000 £ | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (4,450 £) | 1,290 £ | + 245% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.69 (1,708 £) | 750 £ | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (958 £) | 230 £ | + 316% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.73 (1,097 £) | 580 £ | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (1,246 £) | 175 £ | + 612% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.54 (1,615 £) | 469 £ | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (1,367 £) | 244 £ | + 461% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (1,049 £) | 133 £ | + 687% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (593 £) | 400 £ | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,086 £) | 2,500 £ | + 103% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (1,346 £) | 370 £ | + 264% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (826 £) | 69 £ | + 1095% | |
Housing | + 463% | |||
Housing in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 463% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €434 (276,063 £) | 66,663 £ | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €298 (189,120 £) | 34,410 £ | + 450% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (82,658 £) | 11,228 £ | + 636% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €400 (254,279 £) | 30,000 £ | + 748% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €227 (144,092 £) | 16,517 £ | + 772% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (50,856 £) | 6,032 £ | + 743% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €35 (22,249 £) | 6,657 £ | + 234% | |
40” flat screen TV | €300 (190,709 £) | 157,474 £ | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (47,677 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (3,178 £) | 1,200 £ | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (19,071 £) | 234 £ | + 8064% | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 153% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €40 (25,428 £) | 4,941 £ | + 415% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 (12,714 £) | 7,968 £ | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (47,677 £) | 10,675 £ | + 347% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (54,034 £) | 9,048 £ | + 497% | |
Transportation | + 247% | |||
Transportation in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 247% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,636 (25,832,372 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.93 (588 £) | 155 £ | + 280% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (49,796 £) | 2,087 £ | + 2285% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 48% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 318 £ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (22,249 £) | 1,030 £ | + 2061% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 £ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 702 £ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 350 £ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (4,450 £) | 434 £ | + 924% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 67% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (10,807 £) | 3,000 £ | + 260% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (6,357 £) | 1,000 £ | + 536% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (22,249 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.50 (3,496 £) | 400 £ | + 774% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (1,907 £) | 244 £ | + 682% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (1,589 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (28,606 £) | 3,000 £ | + 854% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.25 (2,066 £) | 550 £ | + 276% | |
TOTAL | + 198% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Famagusta (Cyprus) is 198% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 575,793 £
(€906)
in Famagusta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
193,000 £
in Aleppo.
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