Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (131元) | 46元 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (57元) | 40元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (37元) | 15元 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (15元) | 17元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (32元) | 18元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (20元) | 11元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52元) | 62元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (17元) | 15元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (11元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (12元) | 6元 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (71元) | 118元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (18元) | 9元 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,252 (9,686元) | 13,507元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €971 (7,512元) | 7,710元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (1,573元) | 488元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 (5,289元) | 7,095元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (4,159元) | 4,246元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (1,119元) | 271元 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (193元) | 113元 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €293 (2,264元) | 1,322元 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (886元) | 592元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 34元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (54元) | 49元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (770元) | 510元 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (312元) | 252元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (763元) | 624元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (976元) | 839元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,323 (164,983元) | 159,743元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (11元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (340元) | 198元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (70元) | 41元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (155元) | 29元 | + 438% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (395元) | 328元 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.63 (44元) | 52元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (30元) | 45元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (33元) | 36元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (19元) | 12元 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (19元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (109元) | 86元 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (377元) | 249元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (186元) | 111元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (232元) | 1,566元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (659元) | 399元 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (83元) | 76元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.26 (33元) | 30元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (30元) | 15元 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (5,729元) | 2,783元 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (0.26元) | 0.24元 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (432元) | 427元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (38元) | 24元 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,033 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 24% more expensive than in China
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