Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (111元) | 43元 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 37元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (54元) | 17元 | + 221% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (13元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (27元) | 16元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (23元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (61元) | 48元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (31元) | 13元 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (10元) | 6元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (10元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (78元) | 97元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (18元) | 9元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (8,029元) | 13,898元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (5,981元) | 8,379元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (1,936元) | 462元 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (5,009元) | 6,525元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (3,613元) | 4,376元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (1,047元) | 516元 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (164元) | 140元 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (3,031元) | 1,829元 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (855元) | 546元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (62元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (52元) | 66元 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (657元) | 511元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (305元) | 288元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (637元) | 654元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (693元) | 844元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (176,620元) | 148,501元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (10元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (274元) | 206元 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (42元) | 28元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (78元) | 27元 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (353元) | 386元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (41元) | 30元 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (23元) | 19元 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (25元) | 44元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (18元) | 21元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (95元) | 82元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cyprus | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (237元) | 260元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (130元) | 122元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (636元) | 417元 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (442元) | 319元 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (78元) | 90元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (29元) | 31元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (26元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,464元) | 2,968元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (3.19元) | 0.24元 | + 1206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (456元) | 410元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (34元) | 38元 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,437 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 17% more expensive than in China
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