- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨972) | ₨417 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.99 (₨487) | ₨266 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (₨322) | ₨142 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (₨114) | ₨52 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 (₨267) | ₨72 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (₨127) | ₨40 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (₨308) | ₨201 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (₨159) | ₨139 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨71) | ₨25 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (₨92) | ₨121 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.41 (₨440) | ₨831 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (₨154) | ₨82 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (₨105) | ₨33 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €908 (₨73,952) | ₨30,942 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €643 (₨52,355) | ₨21,285 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (₨9,924) | ₨4,411 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €564 (₨45,935) | ₨25,314 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €414 (₨33,682) | ₨15,654 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (₨6,537) | ₨3,891 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,130) | ₨844 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (₨26,801) | ₨33,586 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨8,250) | ₨10,568 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨509) | ₨382 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.91 (₨481) | ₨545 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₨5,424) | ₨2,402 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨3,081) | ₨2,708 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨6,072) | ₨3,721 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨7,370) | ₨2,923 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,244 (₨1,322,761) | ₨876,886 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₨101) | ₨78 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,184) | ₨1,324 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (₨419) | ₨136 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,021) | ₨283 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (₨3,927) | ₨1,544 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.36 (₨437) | ₨255 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (₨305) | ₨177 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (₨285) | ₨228 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (₨156) | ₨132 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (₨203) | ₨70 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨842) | ₨278 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,429) | ₨1,196 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,290) | ₨471 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (₨2,849) | ₨1,987 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨3,720) | ₨1,802 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨687) | ₨643 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (₨246) | ₨195 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨244) | ₨206 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (₨40,015) | ₨38,465 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨7) | ₨58 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨4,445) | ₨1,868 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.63 (₨377) | ₨248 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 55% more expensive than in India
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