Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Botswana
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (P256) | P134 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (P110) | P84 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (P62) | P46 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (P27) | P21 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.58 (P68) | P48 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (P37) | P25 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (P101) | P41 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (P29) | P26 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (P15) | P13 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (P23) | P27 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (P140) | P90 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (P36) | P21 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (P24) | P10 | + 145% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,504 (P22,358) | P10,975 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €949 (P14,105) | P6,470 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (P3,411) | P713 | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €856 (P12,729) | P9,246 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (P7,667) | P5,000 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €209 (P3,112) | P825 | + 277% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (P380) | P638 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (P5,032) | P3,393 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (P1,778) | P1,500 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (P92) | P97 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (P112) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 61% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (P1,476) | P612 | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (P582) | P354 | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (P1,433) | P1,763 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (P1,791) | P1,087 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 48% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,886 (P325,398) | P375,383 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (P22) | P16 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (P723) | P350 | + 107% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 73% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (P132) | P150 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (P297) | P149 | + 100% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (P759) | P250 | + 204% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (P80) | P33 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.39 (P65) | P31 | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (P62) | P56 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (P32) | P20 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (P38) | P34 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (P221) | P61 | + 261% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 66% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Cyprus | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (P720) | P306 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (P336) | P215 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (P446) | P250 | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (P1,287) | P354 | + 264% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (P154) | P34 | + 353% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (P61) | P46 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (P60) | P33 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (P11,009) | P8,500 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (P0.50) | P1.80 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (P860) | P506 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (P71) | P48 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 661 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 55% more expensive than in Botswana
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