Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (100元) | 42元 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 34元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (33元) | 15元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (11元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (28元) | 13元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (14元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (45元) | 53元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (8元) | 5.82元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (10元) | 5.36元 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58元) | 103元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (15元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (10元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (7,871元) | 8,839元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €719 (5,663元) | 4,621元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (1,262元) | 386元 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €612 (4,817元) | 5,293元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (3,457元) | 3,034元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (761元) | 280元 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (215元) | 87元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (2,699元) | 2,283元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €147 (1,159元) | 525元 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 38元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (48元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (725元) | 447元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (257元) | 235元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (866元) | 608元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (823元) | 568元 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (124,513元) | 129,883元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (10元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (378元) | 151元 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (31元) | 32元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (119元) | 34元 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (378元) | 357元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (40元) | 40元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (28元) | 50元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (31元) | 33元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (19元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (14元) | 11元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (96元) | 74元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (300元) | 179元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (145元) | 96元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (505元) | 1,203元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (461元) | 359元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (62元) | 67元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (23元) | 32元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (24元) | 28元 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,859元) | 3,283元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (3.55元) | 0.28元 | + 1174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (472元) | 312元 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (38元) | 20元 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,972 prices entered by 328 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 41% more expensive than in China
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