Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (88元) | 56元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.73 (45元) | 37元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (37元) | 16元 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (12元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (43元) | 14元 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (45元) | 56元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (12元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (8元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (89元) | 119元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (19元) | 9元 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (10元) | 10元 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €815 (6,364元) | 7,672元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (4,687元) | 4,517元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (1,400元) | 412元 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €605 (4,727元) | 7,031元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (6,975元) | 4,064元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (818元) | 279元 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (168元) | 88元 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €464 (3,622元) | 2,091元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (1,353元) | 619元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 43元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (55元) | 41元 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (574元) | 415元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (378元) | 211元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (612元) | 590元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (912元) | 663元 | + 38% | |
| 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 | €16,558 (129,279元) | 159,594元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (10元) | 6元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (355元) | 176元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (47元) | 30元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (118元) | 36元 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (339元) | 440元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (34元) | 35元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (24元) | 38元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (31元) | 36元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (23元) | 10元 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (20元) | 11元 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (137元) | 80元 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (234元) | 206元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (164元) | 97元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (501元) | 743元 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (390元) | 429元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (47元) | 67元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (23元) | 32元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,828元) | 3,535元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (3.52元) | 0.68元 | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (474元) | 481元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (30元) | 23元 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,076 prices entered by 233 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 31% more expensive than in China
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