- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (94元) | 53元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (48元) | 33元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.97 (32元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.55 (28元) | 60元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (15元) | 13元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.79 (6元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (9元) | 5.64元 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (43元) | 115元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (15元) | 8元 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €911 (7,267元) | 9,938元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €646 (5,151元) | 4,679元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (952元) | 428元 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €576 (4,596元) | 5,568元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €419 (3,344元) | 3,518元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (509元) | 294元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (217元) | 88元 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €344 (2,742元) | 2,285元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (674元) | 634元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (45元) | 40元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (49元) | 38元 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (538元) | 541元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (306元) | 279元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (582元) | 615元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (706元) | 663元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,790 (125,980元) | 143,740元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (317元) | 147元 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (44元) | 25元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (106元) | 38元 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (391元) | 266元 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (37元) | 29元 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (28元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (28元) | 39元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.85 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (20元) | 14元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (88元) | 59元 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (248元) | 158元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (127元) | 86元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (279元) | 700元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (369元) | 384元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 61元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (3,921元) | 3,282元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.71元) | 1.04元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (443元) | 337元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.72 (38元) | 20元 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,040 prices entered by 639 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 18% more expensive than in China
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