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Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (104元) | 48元 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (48元) | 34元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (35元) | 14元 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (10元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (26元) | 15元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (41元) | 62元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (17元) | 13元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (8元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (10元) | 5.65元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (54元) | 113元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.87 (14元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €989 (7,526元) | 8,989元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €696 (5,301元) | 4,292元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (1,072元) | 423元 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €582 (4,431元) | 5,129元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €403 (3,065元) | 3,286元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (745元) | 281元 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (214元) | 88元 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (2,824元) | 2,046元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (658元) | 714元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (107元) | 36元 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.85 (45元) | 40元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (644元) | 525元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (293元) | 281元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (650元) | 633元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (867元) | 676元 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,107 (137,840元) | 143,741元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (307元) | 150元 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (39元) | 28元 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (102元) | 33元 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (373元) | 249元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6 (47元) | 31元 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 39元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.37 (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (13元) | 10元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (17元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (77元) | 56元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (239元) | 155元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (122元) | 89元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (648元) | 951元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (397元) | 386元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (63元) | 59元 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (3,945元) | 3,253元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.94元) | 1.04元 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (405元) | 295元 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.38 (33元) | 21元 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.613
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,875 prices entered by 596 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 24% more expensive than in China
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