- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Switzerland
- Larnaca
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Larnaca, Cyprus compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 25 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.40 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.71 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.94 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 5.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 4.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 4.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 5.20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 2.53 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.85 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €940 (CHF 1,080) | CHF 3,513 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €364 (CHF 418) | CHF 2,538 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (CHF 133) | CHF 161 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (CHF 593) | CHF 1,888 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €328 (CHF 377) | CHF 1,357 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (CHF 108) | CHF 81 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (CHF 33) | CHF 47 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €232 (CHF 267) | CHF 502 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 107) | CHF 178 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €48 (CHF 55) | CHF 131 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €42 (CHF 48) | CHF 134 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €53 (CHF 61) | CHF 151 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 26% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,834 (CHF 14,747) | CHF 28,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.69 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (CHF 60) | CHF 81 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 39 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.22 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (CHF 46) | CHF 150 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 6 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.04 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 4.05 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 75 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 240 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.64 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 6 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €160 (CHF 184) | CHF 528 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (CHF 0.54) | CHF 0.43 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 52) | CHF 108 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,103 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Larnaca (Cyprus) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,674
(€4,938)
in Larnaca.
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