Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.33 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.59 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.98 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 4.05 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €907 (R$ 4,314) | R$ 3,249 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (R$ 3,223) | R$ 1,937 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (R$ 717) | R$ 571 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (R$ 2,849) | R$ 2,055 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (R$ 2,089) | R$ 1,331 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (R$ 419) | R$ 347 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 129) | R$ 78 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (R$ 1,631) | R$ 1,529 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (R$ 685) | R$ 428 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.58 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 434) | R$ 199 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 156) | R$ 168 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (R$ 562) | R$ 308 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (R$ 503) | R$ 242 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (R$ 75,239) | R$ 88,832 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.35 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (R$ 238) | R$ 211 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (R$ 72) | R$ 43 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (R$ 220) | R$ 241 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.19 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.69 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 56) | R$ 37 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R$ 181) | R$ 101 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 86) | R$ 51 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (R$ 305) | R$ 219 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (R$ 279) | R$ 177 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.80 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (R$ 2,332) | R$ 2,791 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (R$ 2.15) | R$ 1.17 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 244) | R$ 114 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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