Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Colombia
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 63% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$72,828) | COL$35,926 | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$31,259) | COL$26,648 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (COL$17,561) | COL$10,705 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (COL$7,550) | COL$4,545 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.58 (COL$19,386) | COL$9,776 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (COL$10,600) | COL$4,171 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$28,628) | COL$12,479 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (COL$8,253) | COL$9,405 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (COL$4,276) | COL$3,552 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (COL$6,566) | COL$4,084 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$39,741) | COL$47,778 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (COL$10,126) | COL$6,561 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (COL$6,944) | COL$3,694 | + 88% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 96% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,504 (COL$6,363,102) | COL$3,431,470 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €949 (COL$4,014,337) | COL$1,816,540 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (COL$970,864) | COL$334,934 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €856 (COL$3,622,765) | COL$1,939,220 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (COL$2,182,049) | COL$1,047,990 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €209 (COL$885,576) | COL$234,976 | + 277% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (COL$108,007) | COL$74,151 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (COL$1,431,991) | COL$1,386,040 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (COL$506,162) | COL$444,453 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$26,119) | COL$21,857 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$31,973) | COL$14,400 | + 122% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (COL$419,955) | COL$205,158 | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (COL$165,765) | COL$139,363 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (COL$407,929) | COL$358,761 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (COL$509,771) | COL$301,004 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,886 (COL$92,608,341) | COL$73,975,400 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$6,246) | COL$4,009 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (COL$205,740) | COL$147,580 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 60% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$37,667) | COL$21,178 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$84,628) | COL$27,786 | + 205% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (COL$216,043) | COL$120,452 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (COL$22,863) | COL$24,902 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.39 (COL$18,577) | COL$14,232 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (COL$17,545) | COL$19,846 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (COL$9,181) | COL$8,145 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (COL$10,931) | COL$6,086 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (COL$62,877) | COL$32,498 | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (COL$205,028) | COL$51,543 | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$95,719) | COL$30,038 | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (COL$126,941) | COL$134,433 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (COL$366,398) | COL$125,396 | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$43,923) | COL$33,247 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (COL$17,398) | COL$10,735 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (COL$17,167) | COL$5,952 | + 188% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (COL$3,133,233) | COL$2,545,900 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (COL$141) | COL$203 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (COL$244,635) | COL$112,857 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (COL$20,179) | COL$9,009 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,874 prices entered by 851 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 66% more expensive than in Colombia
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