- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.61 (€6) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (€4.13) | €3.80 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.97) | €1.37 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (€3.02) | €3.11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.96 (€2.20) | €1.48 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 (€5.01) | €3.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.21) | €1.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.96) | €0.79 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (€2.03) | €1.11 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €5.35 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (€2.03) | €1.90 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.01) | €1.34 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 93% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,823 (€2,044) | €898 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,192 (€1,337) | €650 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€174) | €105 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,109 (€1,244) | €553 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £749 (€840) | €424 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £151 (€169) | €64 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (€372) | €344 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€92) | €85 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.58 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €6 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€72) | €63 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€77) | €70 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€81) | €87 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,325 (€20,551) | €15,790 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (€1.37) | €1.21 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (€108) | €39 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (€3.62) | €5.50 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (€78) | €48 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.30 (€3.71) | €4.58 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (€1.74) | €3.48 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.59) | €3.54 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (€1.96) | €1.85 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (€1.68) | €2.24 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €11 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€23) | €16 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 (€134) | €35 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€62) | €43 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (€3.30) | €2.97 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (€4.88) | €3.04 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £405 (€454) | €493 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.09 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€48) | €56 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €4.72 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,400 prices entered by 2,738 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Cyprus
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