Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $9 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 ($5.84) | $4.38 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 ($1.81) | $1.04 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.68 ($4.48) | $3.13 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 ($1.92) | $3.28 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 ($4.37) | $5.24 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 ($2.15) | $3.10 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 ($0.98) | $1.07 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 ($1.60) | $3.23 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 ($2.64) | $1.98 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 ($1.63) | $2.08 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 36% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 ($1,402) | $2,036 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €844 ($1,026) | $1,507 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 ($206) | $185 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 ($853) | $1,512 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 ($637) | $1,164 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 ($96) | $132 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($35) | $67 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | €421 ($512) | $402 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($133) | $100 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 31% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 ($76) | $45 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $34 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($86) | $79 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($109) | $97 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 26% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,286 ($18,598) | $22,280 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.47) | $0.64 | + 129% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($51) | $83 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($14) | $32 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 34% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 ($5.53) | $11 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($16) | $22 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($61) | $101 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 ($4.30) | $15 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 ($4.38) | $3.49 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 ($4.43) | $7 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 ($2.40) | $5.32 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($2.92) | $2.27 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($16) | $25 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($45) | $52 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $27 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €26 ($32) | $168 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($53) | $65 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 ($3.56) | $4.12 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.96 ($3.61) | $5.24 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($613) | $430 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.11) | $0.10 | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($72) | $33 | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 ($5.80) | $9 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 21% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,600 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $4,398 (€3,615) in Limassol.
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