- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (104元) | 53元 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.98 (47元) | 34元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (33元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (25元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (40元) | 61元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (8元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (9元) | 5.78元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (51元) | 111元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (9元) | 12元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €890 (6,964元) | 9,733元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €593 (4,640元) | 4,487元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (976元) | 446元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €559 (4,372元) | 5,612元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €384 (3,005元) | 3,578元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (628元) | 325元 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (208元) | 85元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €349 (2,731元) | 2,229元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (791元) | 670元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 39元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (47元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (521元) | 545元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (296元) | 270元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (583元) | 612元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (708元) | 685元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,598 (137,703元) | 143,984元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (302元) | 153元 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (40元) | 27元 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (98元) | 34元 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (379元) | 456元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.36 (42元) | 28元 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (29元) | 37元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (27元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (14元) | 10元 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (19元) | 14元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (81元) | 60元 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (233元) | 155元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (124元) | 87元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (274元) | 749元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (357元) | 368元 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (66元) | 60元 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (23元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (3,845元) | 3,274元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.89元) | 1.00元 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (427元) | 300元 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.63 (36元) | 20元 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.825
CNY
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,141 prices entered by 625 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 16% more expensive than in China
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