Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Taka 1,881) | Taka 267 | + 604% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 1,069) | Taka 546 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (Taka 633) | Taka 218 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 (Taka 285) | Taka 92 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (Taka 622) | Taka 154 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (Taka 378) | Taka 88 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 839) | Taka 475 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (Taka 286) | Taka 305 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (Taka 156) | Taka 56 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 (Taka 235) | Taka 407 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 1,016) | Taka 1,595 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (Taka 319) | Taka 137 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (Taka 213) | Taka 76 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (Taka 179,425) | Taka 38,619 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (Taka 141,365) | Taka 21,828 | + 548% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (Taka 39,644) | Taka 5,017 | + 690% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 (Taka 124,717) | Taka 25,126 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (Taka 72,489) | Taka 15,134 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (Taka 22,740) | Taka 10,000 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Taka 3,626) | Taka 1,380 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (Taka 46,334) | Taka 44,973 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (Taka 17,247) | Taka 9,570 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 889) | Taka 533 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 1,205) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Taka 9,298) | Taka 2,114 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Taka 4,711) | Taka 2,450 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Taka 10,892) | Taka 4,870 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Taka 15,787) | Taka 4,397 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (Taka 3,877,486) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (Taka 202) | Taka 111 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Taka 7,090) | Taka 2,433 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 1,227) | Taka 836 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Taka 1,717) | Taka 682 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (Taka 5,961) | Taka 1,500 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (Taka 688) | Taka 360 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (Taka 504) | Taka 411 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (Taka 574) | Taka 625 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (Taka 324) | Taka 102 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (Taka 323) | Taka 129 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Taka 2,986) | Taka 380 | + 686% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cyprus | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Taka 5,199) | Taka 1,745 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Taka 2,577) | Taka 1,011 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (Taka 3,792) | Taka 3,000 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Taka 7,648) | Taka 3,597 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,490) | Taka 1,519 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Taka 529) | Taka 253 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (Taka 535) | Taka 580 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (Taka 121,927) | Taka 35,756 | + 241% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (Taka 7,326) | Taka 2,307 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Taka 682) | Taka 330 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 606 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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