- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (€6) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.15) | €3.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.98) | €1.39 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.66 (€3.03) | €3.51 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (€2.22) | €1.54 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (€5.12) | €3.83 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (€2.26) | €1.88 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.97) | €0.84 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (€2.04) | €1.14 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €5.58 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (€2.04) | €1.98 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.03) | €1.37 | - 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 | £1,794 (€2,042) | €893 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,182 (€1,345) | €646 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€178) | €108 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,087 (€1,237) | €552 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £748 (€851) | €428 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (€169) | €61 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €28 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (€379) | €355 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€94) | €85 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.93 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €6 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€74) | €64 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€79) | €70 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (€84) | €88 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 106% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,413 (€20,957) | €16,053 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.38) | €1.21 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (€114) | €40 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 2% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (€3.70) | €5.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€80) | €48 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.29 (€3.74) | €4.58 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (€1.83) | €3.62 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (€3.69) | €3.50 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€2.00) | €2.03 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (€1.73) | €2.38 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €12 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €30 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £122 (€138) | €35 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€63) | €43 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (€3.38) | €3.00 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.39 (€5.00) | €3.10 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £410 (€466) | €463 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.09 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €55 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €4.71 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,231 prices entered by 2,796 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Cyprus
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