Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 48% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (34KM) | 19KM | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (14KM) | 14KM | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (8KM) | 7KM | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (3.49KM) | 2.26KM | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.58 (9KM) | 4.62KM | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (4.90KM) | 4.89KM | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13KM) | 13KM | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (3.82KM) | 2.25KM | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (1.98KM) | 1.92KM | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (3.04KM) | 1.76KM | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (18KM) | 21KM | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (4.68KM) | 2.94KM | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (3.21KM) | 1.42KM | + 126% | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 117% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,504 (2,943KM) | 940KM | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €949 (1,856KM) | 644KM | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (449KM) | 302KM | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €856 (1,675KM) | 639KM | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (1,009KM) | 452KM | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €209 (410KM) | 196KM | + 109% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (50KM) | 25KM | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (662KM) | 580KM | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (234KM) | 390KM | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (12KM) | 11KM | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (15KM) | 11KM | + 30% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 5% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (194KM) | 166KM | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (77KM) | 79KM | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (189KM) | 200KM | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (236KM) | 200KM | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 37% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,886 (42,826KM) | 25,000KM | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (2.89KM) | 2.67KM | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (95KM) | 65KM | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 38% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (17KM) | 30KM | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (39KM) | 11KM | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (100KM) | 50KM | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (11KM) | 5.70KM | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.39 (9KM) | 8KM | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (8KM) | 6KM | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (4.25KM) | 2.38KM | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (5.06KM) | 6KM | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (29KM) | 11KM | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 83% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cyprus | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (95KM) | 32KM | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (44KM) | 17KM | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (59KM) | 43KM | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (169KM) | 81KM | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 10KM | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (8KM) | 3.60KM | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (8KM) | 4.62KM | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (1,449KM) | 924KM | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (0.07KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (113KM) | 57KM | + 97% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (9KM) | 6KM | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 781 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 59% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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