- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (元91) | 元53 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (元47) | 元33 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.80 (元30) | 元16 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (元11) | 元16 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (元26) | 元16 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (元12) | 元8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.54 (元28) | 元61 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (元14) | 元14 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (元6) | 元7 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (元9) | 元5.51 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (元43) | 元110 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.98 (元15) | 元8 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (元10) | 元12 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €898 (元7,022) | 元10,105 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €650 (元5,080) | 元4,975 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (元870) | 元459 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (元4,379) | 元5,475 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €424 (元3,317) | 元3,621 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (元499) | 元329 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (元219) | 元90 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €344 (元2,687) | 元2,367 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (元661) | 元657 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (元44) | 元38 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (元51) | 元36 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (元490) | 元545 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (元285) | 元256 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (元547) | 元619 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (元679) | 元612 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,790 (元123,463) | 元143,352 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (元9) | 元7 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (元309) | 元153 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (元43) | 元25 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (元104) | 元39 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (元379) | 元238 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (元36) | 元31 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (元27) | 元43 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (元28) | 元37 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (元15) | 元9 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (元18) | 元12 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (元89) | 元60 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (元243) | 元173 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元126) | 元95 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (元274) | 元818 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (元340) | 元406 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元63) | 元63 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (元23) | 元34 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (元24) | 元34 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (元3,622) | 元3,329 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (元0.70) | 元0.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (元434) | 元425 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.72 (元37) | 元20 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,108 prices entered by 679 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 13% more expensive than in China
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