- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Switzerland
- Larnaca
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Larnaca, Cyprus vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.93 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.74 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.94 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.96 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.80 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.10 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.44 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.27 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €723 (CHF 819) | CHF 2,991 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €361 (CHF 409) | CHF 2,329 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (CHF 123) | CHF 152 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €404 (CHF 458) | CHF 2,245 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €322 (CHF 365) | CHF 1,715 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (CHF 100) | CHF 101 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 38 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €276 (CHF 313) | CHF 512 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 91) | CHF 178 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.99 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €48 (CHF 54) | CHF 124 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 61 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €42 (CHF 47) | CHF 145 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €53 (CHF 60) | CHF 193 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,394 (CHF 15,168) | CHF 26,863 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 40 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.22 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 13 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 121 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 5.97 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 3.04 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 4.05 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 75 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 191 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 111 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 5.35 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.64 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €160 (CHF 181) | CHF 477 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 0.33 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 51) | CHF 100 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 942 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,336
(€3,829)
in Larnaca.
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