Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (R$ 101) | R$ 36 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.20 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 44 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.91 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,685 (R$ 9,114) | R$ 3,721 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,239 (R$ 6,697) | R$ 2,491 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (R$ 1,320) | R$ 587 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €634 (R$ 3,430) | R$ 2,662 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (R$ 3,625) | R$ 1,698 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (R$ 617) | R$ 498 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 152) | R$ 90 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (R$ 1,928) | R$ 1,987 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 539) | R$ 631 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (R$ 409) | R$ 249 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (R$ 254) | R$ 248 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (R$ 578) | R$ 407 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (R$ 530) | R$ 301 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 | €26,227 (R$ 141,819) | R$ 115,503 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.56 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (R$ 185) | R$ 229 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (R$ 275) | R$ 263 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.31 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 65) | R$ 55 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cyprus | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 199) | R$ 112 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 114) | R$ 67 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (R$ 487) | R$ 215 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (R$ 311) | R$ 200 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 60) | R$ 29 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (R$ 2,158) | R$ 4,404 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (R$ 2.44) | R$ 1.31 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (R$ 257) | R$ 125 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,893 prices entered by 1,678 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Brazil
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