Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨929) | ₨388 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨526) | ₨280 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (₨341) | ₨141 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (₨109) | ₨52 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (₨269) | ₨72 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (₨146) | ₨37 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 (₨424) | ₨215 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (₨159) | ₨141 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (₨77) | ₨28 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (₨111) | ₨127 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨567) | ₨825 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (₨141) | ₨84 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨101) | ₨35 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €907 (₨70,735) | ₨31,230 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (₨52,839) | ₨20,049 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (₨11,750) | ₨4,148 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (₨46,715) | ₨23,740 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (₨34,250) | ₨13,807 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (₨6,870) | ₨3,140 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨2,122) | ₨743 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (₨26,736) | ₨30,621 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (₨11,231) | ₨10,530 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨504) | ₨379 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.58 (₨435) | ₨325 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨7,111) | ₨2,344 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,557) | ₨2,581 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (₨9,222) | ₨3,774 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (₨8,250) | ₨2,828 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (₨1,233,529) | ₨934,597 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (₨95) | ₨76 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨3,900) | ₨1,220 | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (₨303) | ₨108 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨1,180) | ₨209 | + 465% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨3,603) | ₨979 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.19 (₨327) | ₨248 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₨281) | ₨173 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (₨298) | ₨242 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (₨138) | ₨152 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (₨153) | ₨69 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨914) | ₨243 | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨2,969) | ₨1,194 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,403) | ₨468 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨5,001) | ₨1,729 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨4,569) | ₨1,919 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨553) | ₨686 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.80 (₨218) | ₨220 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (₨237) | ₨226 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨38,233) | ₨33,881 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨35) | ₨3.67 | + 858% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨4,000) | ₨1,918 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (₨387) | ₨245 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,995 prices entered by 2,320 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 100% more expensive than in India
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