- 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 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.14) | €3.97 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.99) | €1.37 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (€3.02) | €3.11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (€2.19) | €1.48 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.48 (€5.07) | €3.55 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (€2.25) | €1.83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.97) | €0.79 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (€2.02) | €1.11 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €5.35 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (€2.07) | €1.89 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,868 (€2,118) | €911 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,199 (€1,360) | €646 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€178) | €119 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,130 (€1,281) | €576 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £781 (€885) | €419 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (€169) | €64 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 (€375) | €344 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€95) | €85 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.58 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €6 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 1% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€72) | €67 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €38 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €73 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€81) | €88 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,294 (€20,739) | €15,790 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (€1.41) | €1.22 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (€107) | €40 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.29 (€3.73) | €5.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (€82) | €49 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (€3.86) | €4.58 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.51 (€1.72) | €3.48 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.63) | €3.54 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€1.99) | €1.85 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (€1.73) | €2.45 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €31 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €16 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (€130) | €35 | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€62) | €46 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (€3.34) | €2.97 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 (€4.91) | €3.18 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £404 (€458) | €491 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.09 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€48) | €56 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€12) | €4.72 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Cyprus
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