Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 90) | R$ 35 | + 156% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.68 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 10 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 120 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.00 | + 197% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 21% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 (R$ 7,667) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €844 (R$ 5,615) | R$ 1,450 | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (R$ 1,128) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 (R$ 4,669) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (R$ 3,482) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (R$ 523) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 189) | R$ 70 | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | €421 (R$ 2,801) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (R$ 725) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 48) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (R$ 41) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 140% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 140% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (R$ 417) | R$ 80 | + 421% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 232) | R$ 60 | + 287% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (R$ 470) | R$ 500 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (R$ 595) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 56% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,390 (R$ 102,433) | R$ 15,000 | + 583% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (R$ 280) | R$ 227 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (R$ 78) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 10% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (R$ 90) | R$ 50 | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (R$ 333) | R$ 300 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (R$ 89) | R$ 60 | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 247) | R$ 200 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 112) | R$ 80 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €26 (R$ 173) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (R$ 292) | R$ 80 | + 265% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 80 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.96 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.00 | + 295% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (R$ 3,356) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 0.50 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (R$ 394) | R$ 300 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.00 | + 535% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 27,831 (€4,181) in Limassol to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 22,000 in Paulinia.
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