Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨942) | ₨367 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨579) | ₨293 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (₨420) | ₨142 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (₨115) | ₨52 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (₨365) | ₨73 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (₨155) | ₨36 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (₨494) | ₨227 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (₨138) | ₨139 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (₨79) | ₨31 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₨96) | ₨132 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨669) | ₨772 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (₨210) | ₨86 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (₨90) | ₨36 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €928 (₨81,652) | ₨33,314 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (₨54,203) | ₨19,892 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₨15,776) | ₨4,541 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (₨49,419) | ₨19,031 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (₨36,287) | ₨12,492 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (₨9,223) | ₨3,341 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,312) | ₨676 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (₨36,906) | ₨29,555 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (₨14,403) | ₨10,444 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨630) | ₨411 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨529) | ₨211 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (₨8,143) | ₨2,314 | + 252% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₨3,955) | ₨2,579 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨9,249) | ₨3,601 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₨10,282) | ₨2,719 | + 278% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,906 (₨1,751,743) | ₨918,724 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (₨111) | ₨80 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (₨3,620) | ₨1,156 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (₨342) | ₨100 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨1,331) | ₨212 | + 527% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (₨3,829) | ₨624 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨443) | ₨316 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (₨311) | ₨161 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (₨350) | ₨254 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (₨209) | ₨140 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (₨157) | ₨68 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,077) | ₨239 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨3,351) | ₨1,195 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,618) | ₨471 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨5,644) | ₨1,633 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨5,156) | ₨1,629 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨698) | ₨568 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (₨360) | ₨193 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (₨267) | ₨190 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨43,148) | ₨36,202 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨40) | ₨5.27 | + 653% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨5,277) | ₨1,591 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (₨335) | ₨271 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,466 prices entered by 2,142 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 135% more expensive than in India
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