Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 81) | R$ 30 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.41 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (R$ 45) | R$ 20 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.87 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 42 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.79 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (R$ 5,873) | R$ 2,829 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (R$ 4,375) | R$ 1,999 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (R$ 1,416) | R$ 576 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (R$ 3,664) | R$ 2,248 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (R$ 2,643) | R$ 1,494 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (R$ 766) | R$ 431 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 120) | R$ 84 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (R$ 2,217) | R$ 2,032 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (R$ 625) | R$ 581 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 45) | R$ 26 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 19 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (R$ 480) | R$ 240 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (R$ 223) | R$ 219 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 466) | R$ 345 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (R$ 507) | R$ 263 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (R$ 129,196) | R$ 99,515 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 200) | R$ 222 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 49 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (R$ 258) | R$ 238 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.58 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (R$ 69) | R$ 48 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 173) | R$ 92 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 95) | R$ 54 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (R$ 465) | R$ 199 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 323) | R$ 188 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (R$ 2,534) | R$ 4,028 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 1.36 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (R$ 334) | R$ 122 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,509 prices entered by 2,049 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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