Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (€3.82) | €4.77 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (€0.94) | €1.30 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (€2.85) | €4.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (€2.22) | €1.77 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (€5.11) | €5.62 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.24) | €1.57 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (€0.91) | €0.90 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (€1.93) | €1.09 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (€2.25) | €2.38 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.04) | €1.03 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (€2,079) | €928 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 (€1,268) | €616 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€166) | €179 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (€1,290) | €562 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (€1,190) | €412 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (€115) | €105 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €26 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (€366) | €419 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (€87) | €164 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €6 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €45 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€89) | €105 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€86) | €117 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (€23,067) | €19,906 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (€1.32) | €1.26 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (€101) | €41 | + 145% | |
| 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) | £3.27 (€3.76) | €3.89 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€94) | €44 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (€4.04) | €5.03 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (€1.82) | €3.53 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.69) | €3.98 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (€2.16) | €2.38 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (€1.65) | €1.78 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€34) | €38 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€21) | €18 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€156) | €64 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €59 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (€3.78) | €4.09 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (€5.30) | €3.04 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (€493) | €490 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (€0.35) | €0.45 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€39) | €60 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €3.81 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Cyprus
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