Cost of living in Germany compared to Cyprus
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Germany is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €17 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 | €4.15 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 | €1.78 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 | €4.58 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 | €2.51 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 | €1.95 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 | €1.01 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 | €1.55 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €9 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 | €2.39 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 | €1.64 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 | €1,504 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 | €949 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 | €229 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 | €856 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 | €516 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 | €209 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 | €26 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 | €338 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 | €120 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €6 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €8 | + 132% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 | €99 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €39 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €96 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 | €120 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 | €21,886 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 | €1.48 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 | €49 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €20 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 | €51 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 | €5.40 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 | €4.39 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 | €4.15 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 | €2.17 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 | €2.58 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €15 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Germany | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €48 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €23 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 | €30 | + 179% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 | €87 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €10 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 | €4.11 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 | €4.06 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 | €740 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.03 | + 302% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €58 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €4.77 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,031 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Cost of living in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Cyprus
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