Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.78 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (€3.88) | €4.06 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (€1.00) | €1.44 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.34 (€2.75) | €3.45 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.25) | €2.35 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (€4.51) | €5.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.81 (€2.12) | €2.08 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (€1.14) | €1.01 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (€2.07) | €1.48 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (€2.25) | €1.89 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (€1.13) | €1.31 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,798 (€2,108) | €933 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,320 (€1,548) | €726 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £131 (€154) | €138 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (€1,221) | €596 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 (€1,026) | €456 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (€129) | €84 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€27) | €28 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 (€372) | €343 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (€102) | €146 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €5.44 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€79) | €96 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€35) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€80) | €102 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€83) | €120 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,080 (€23,548) | €15,819 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.48) | €1.21 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (€94) | €54 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.57 (€4.19) | €4.52 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (€102) | €49 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (€3.55) | €4.98 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.42 (€1.67) | €3.31 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.47 (€4.07) | €3.49 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (€2.02) | €1.98 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (€1.67) | €1.92 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €11 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€35) | €35 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €18 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (€125) | €107 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€63) | €53 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (€3.45) | €2.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (€5.13) | €3.51 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £392 (€459) | €539 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€39) | €54 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €4.50 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.173
EUR
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,449 prices entered by 1,376 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in Cyprus
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Andorra is 12% more expensive than in Cyprus
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% cheaper than in Cyprus