Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 102% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 125% | |||
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| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 125% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (S/. 60) | S/. 19 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (S/. 27) | S/. 15 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 7 | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.67 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.02 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.94 (S/. 16) | S/. 5.51 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.36 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.26 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (S/. 24) | S/. 10 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.36 (S/. 14) | S/. 4.64 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (S/. 4.61) | S/. 2.34 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (S/. 5.65) | S/. 8 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (S/. 48) | S/. 30 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (S/. 4.95) | S/. 2.05 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 107% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €882 (S/. 3,598) | S/. 2,013 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €625 (S/. 2,549) | S/. 883 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €239 (S/. 976) | S/. 123 | + 696% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (S/. 2,293) | S/. 1,284 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €419 (S/. 1,708) | S/. 769 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (S/. 584) | S/. 83 | + 601% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (S/. 129) | S/. 68 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €459 (S/. 1,874) | S/. 1,261 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (S/. 499) | S/. 413 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 27) | S/. 29 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 17 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 100% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (S/. 399) | S/. 154 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (S/. 166) | S/. 88 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (S/. 377) | S/. 217 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (S/. 425) | S/. 248 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 102% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,606 (S/. 96,292) | S/. 39,581 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (S/. 5.79) | S/. 4.34 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (S/. 150) | S/. 70 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (S/. 62) | S/. 27 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 75% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.68 (S/. 23) | S/. 7 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (S/. 56) | S/. 26 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (S/. 204) | S/. 64 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (S/. 18) | S/. 24 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (S/. 13) | S/. 11 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.45 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (S/. 12) | S/. 5.58 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (S/. 50) | S/. 21 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 82% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nicosia | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (S/. 148) | S/. 41 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (S/. 76) | S/. 27 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (S/. 222) | S/. 97 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (S/. 235) | S/. 84 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (S/. 38) | S/. 28 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.55 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €526 (S/. 2,144) | S/. 1,969 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (S/. 0.87) | S/. 0.61 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (S/. 271) | S/. 120 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 (S/. 18) | S/. 12 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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