- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元87) | 元48 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (元49) | 元33 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (元29) | 元16 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (元11) | 元15 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.51 (元28) | 元17 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (元12) | 元10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (元33) | 元73 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (元14) | 元13 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (元7) | 元7 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (元9) | 元5.26 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.97 (元47) | 元108 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (元16) | 元8 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (元11) | 元11 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €743 (元5,845) | 元10,439 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €559 (元4,398) | 元5,772 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (元861) | 元419 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €502 (元3,945) | 元5,270 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €392 (元3,080) | 元3,522 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €60 (元475) | 元239 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (元230) | 元108 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €375 (元2,948) | 元2,395 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €58 (元459) | 元731 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.17 (元41) | 元45 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (元48) | 元34 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €65 (元511) | 元551 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (元269) | 元307 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (元545) | 元670 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (元662) | 元725 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,105 (元126,624) | 元162,670 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (元9) | 元6 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (元308) | 元156 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (元42) | 元27 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (元117) | 元41 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (元359) | 元417 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (元24) | 元37 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (元29) | 元37 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (元27) | 元36 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (元14) | 元9 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (元20) | 元11 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (元92) | 元63 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (元186) | 元172 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (元122) | 元103 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (元197) | 元458 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (元335) | 元392 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (元56) | 元66 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (元24) | 元34 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (元25) | 元34 | - 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €540 (元4,242) | 元3,259 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (元0.67) | 元0.37 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (元447) | 元427 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.67 (元37) | 元20 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 8% more expensive than in China
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