- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,102) | ₨394 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (₨514) | ₨261 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (₨373) | ₨143 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (₨110) | ₨51 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (₨272) | ₨71 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (₨131) | ₨38 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (₨421) | ₨200 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₨165) | ₨138 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨81) | ₨25 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (₨102) | ₨122 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨559) | ₨836 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (₨159) | ₨82 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (₨96) | ₨33 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (₨73,088) | ₨30,701 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €625 (₨50,687) | ₨20,567 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (₨11,344) | ₨4,520 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €596 (₨48,313) | ₨24,194 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €411 (₨33,300) | ₨14,840 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (₨7,835) | ₨3,568 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,323) | ₨802 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (₨28,911) | ₨34,012 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,637) | ₨10,476 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨514) | ₨395 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨515) | ₨571 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨6,339) | ₨2,438 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,135) | ₨2,726 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨7,080) | ₨3,784 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (₨8,932) | ₨2,944 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,107 (₨1,467,287) | ₨881,987 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨103) | ₨78 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,271) | ₨1,367 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨405) | ₨128 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,029) | ₨275 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (₨3,983) | ₨1,317 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6 (₨503) | ₨252 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (₨274) | ₨177 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (₨279) | ₨226 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (₨145) | ₨131 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨192) | ₨71 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨818) | ₨273 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,458) | ₨1,199 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,289) | ₨475 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨3,241) | ₨1,900 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (₨4,132) | ₨1,984 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨661) | ₨594 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (₨259) | ₨226 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (₨278) | ₨206 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (₨41,994) | ₨38,165 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨10) | ₨65 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨4,412) | ₨1,868 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (₨352) | ₨256 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 60% more expensive than in India
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