Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 22% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 ($5.78) | $5.19 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 ($1.79) | $1.21 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.68 ($4.43) | $3.92 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 ($1.90) | $4.21 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 ($4.33) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 ($2.13) | $4.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 ($0.97) | $2.38 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 ($1.58) | $2.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 ($2.62) | $2.37 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 ($1.61) | $2.24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 52% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 ($1,386) | $3,253 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €844 ($1,015) | $2,659 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 ($204) | $149 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 ($844) | $2,239 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 ($630) | $1,555 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 ($95) | $114 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($34) | $38 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €421 ($506) | $329 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($131) | $128 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($7) | $37 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 ($75) | $49 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $50 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($85) | $89 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($108) | $112 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 25% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,286 ($18,393) | $23,712 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.46) | $0.92 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($51) | $81 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($14) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 24% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 ($5.47) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($16) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($60) | $110 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 ($4.25) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 ($4.33) | $3.71 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 ($4.38) | $5.68 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 ($2.37) | $3.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($2.89) | $1.93 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($16) | $21 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 31% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($45) | $50 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $27 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €26 ($31) | $202 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 ($53) | $89 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 ($3.52) | $5.70 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.96 ($3.57) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($607) | $436 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.43 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($71) | $62 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 ($5.74) | $9 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 391 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 35% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $6,511 (€5,411) in Limassol.
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