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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 | £11 (€12) | €14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.74 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (€4.39) | €4.54 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€1.01) | €1.34 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (€3.06) | €3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (€2.22) | €1.68 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (€5.19) | €5.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (€2.24) | €2.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€1.02) | €1.11 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (€2.11) | €1.26 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.18) | €1.87 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.05) | €1.18 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,986 (€2,321) | €989 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,248 (€1,459) | €696 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (€172) | €141 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,222 (€1,429) | €582 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £885 (€1,034) | €403 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (€141) | €98 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (€27) | €28 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £327 (€382) | €371 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€93) | €86 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€8) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €5.85 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (€78) | €85 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (€37) | €39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (€84) | €85 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (€86) | €114 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 102% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,891 (€22,084) | €18,107 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.49) | €1.25 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (€114) | €40 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.36 (€3.93) | €5.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (€89) | €49 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.45 (€4.03) | €6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.43 (€1.67) | €3.00 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.76) | €3.37 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (€2.08) | €1.68 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (€1.74) | €2.29 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€25) | €16 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€116) | €85 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€66) | €52 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (€3.52) | €2.93 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (€5.23) | €3.29 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £392 (€458) | €518 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.20) | €0.12 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€50) | €53 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €4.38 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,305 prices entered by 2,304 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Cyprus
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