Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (118元) | 42元 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (67元) | 37元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (40元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 (18元) | 14元 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (39元) | 16元 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (24元) | 11元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (53元) | 50元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 (15元) | 7元 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (64元) | 89元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (20元) | 9元 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (13元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (11,281元) | 12,713元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (8,888元) | 5,917元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (2,493元) | 450元 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 (7,842元) | 6,875元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (4,558元) | 3,656元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (1,430元) | 296元 | + 383% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (228元) | 100元 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (2,913元) | 1,460元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (1,084元) | 553元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 43元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (72元) | 55元 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (585元) | 418元 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (296元) | 296元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (685元) | 553元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (993元) | 705元 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (243,800元) | 148,726元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (446元) | 228元 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (77元) | 51元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (108元) | 84元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (375元) | 114元 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (36元) | 25元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (20元) | 7元 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (20元) | 13元 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (188元) | 85元 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (327元) | 178元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (162元) | 109元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (238元) | 1,179元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (481元) | 320元 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (94元) | 81元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (33元) | 28元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (34元) | 19元 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (7,666元) | 3,924元 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (461元) | 414元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (43元) | 25元 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 958 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 52% more expensive than in China
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