- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Switzerland
- Larnaca
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Larnaca, Cyprus compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.81 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.75 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.92 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 5.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 4.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.48 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 5.20 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 2.40 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.85 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €549 (CHF 657) | CHF 3,513 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €273 (CHF 326) | CHF 2,538 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (CHF 118) | CHF 161 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €300 (CHF 359) | CHF 1,888 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €224 (CHF 268) | CHF 1,357 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 (CHF 78) | CHF 81 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 30) | CHF 47 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €248 (CHF 297) | CHF 752 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 112) | CHF 169 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.42 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 30 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (CHF 72) | CHF 131 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 38) | CHF 56 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €43 (CHF 51) | CHF 134 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (CHF 71) | CHF 151 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,742 (CHF 15,252) | CHF 28,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.69 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (CHF 72) | CHF 81 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (CHF 37) | CHF 37 | + 1% | |
| 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) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (CHF 24) | CHF 29 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (CHF 42) | CHF 140 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 9 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.52 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 5.61 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 2.83 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 4.05 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 44 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (CHF 24) | CHF 68 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (CHF 24) | CHF 189 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (CHF 39) | CHF 100 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.44 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €160 (CHF 192) | CHF 526 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.75 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 0.43 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 54) | CHF 108 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,173 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,140
(€4,294)
in Larnaca.
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