Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 99) | R$ 39 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 38 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.01 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.01 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 47) | R$ 50 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,404 (R$ 8,868) | R$ 4,057 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (R$ 7,019) | R$ 2,745 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 (R$ 1,760) | R$ 722 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (R$ 6,144) | R$ 3,020 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €727 (R$ 4,593) | R$ 1,975 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 (R$ 1,091) | R$ 529 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 173) | R$ 91 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €637 (R$ 4,021) | R$ 1,793 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (R$ 1,174) | R$ 650 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 31 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (R$ 456) | R$ 287 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (R$ 275) | R$ 279 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 550) | R$ 408 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (R$ 878) | R$ 316 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (R$ 185,367) | R$ 117,661 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (R$ 391) | R$ 248 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 21 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (R$ 82) | R$ 51 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (R$ 225) | R$ 288 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.67 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 156) | R$ 60 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R$ 251) | R$ 115 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 123) | R$ 60 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (R$ 181) | R$ 237 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (R$ 331) | R$ 239 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 71) | R$ 32 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,000 (R$ 6,317) | R$ 3,819 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R$ 342) | R$ 140 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,164 prices entered by 1,430 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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