Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Cyprus
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€16) | €17 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (€4.98) | €4.15 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (€1.40) | €1.78 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (€4.24) | €4.58 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (€2.66) | €2.51 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (€2.48) | €1.95 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (€1.04) | €1.01 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (€2.30) | €1.55 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (€2.76) | €2.39 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (€1.22) | €1.64 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 74% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (€2,333) | €1,504 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (€1,912) | €949 | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (€268) | €229 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (€2,124) | €856 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (€1,238) | €516 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (€222) | €209 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €26 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (€379) | €338 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€97) | €120 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (€19) | €8 | + 146% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (€85) | €99 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€38) | €39 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€94) | €96 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (€97) | €120 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 69% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (€29,350) | €21,886 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (€1.69) | €1.48 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (€99) | €49 | + 103% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (€5.89) | €9 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€86) | €51 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (€5.57) | €5.40 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (€2.31) | €4.39 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (€4.41) | €4.15 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (€2.79) | €2.17 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (€2.06) | €2.58 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €15 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
United Kingdom | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€47) | €48 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (€145) | €30 | + 382% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (€80) | €87 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (€4.33) | €4.11 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (€7) | €4.06 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (€627) | €740 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (€0.33) | €0.03 | + 882% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€41) | €58 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (€16) | €4.77 | + 233% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,491 prices entered by 707 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Cyprus
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