Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,278) | ₨336 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨598) | ₨294 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨626) | ₨163 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (₨146) | ₨54 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (₨309) | ₨83 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (₨269) | ₨40 | + 577% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (₨707) | ₨216 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (₨353) | ₨152 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨113) | ₨29 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₨111) | ₨148 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨897) | ₨766 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (₨202) | ₨88 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₨100) | ₨35 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (₨92,705) | ₨30,707 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (₨69,052) | ₨20,031 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (₨22,354) | ₨4,413 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (₨57,830) | ₨22,933 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (₨41,713) | ₨14,192 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (₨12,092) | ₨3,664 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,890) | ₨511 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (₨34,993) | ₨29,219 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₨9,869) | ₨12,383 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨712) | ₨416 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨600) | ₨320 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (₨7,584) | ₨2,328 | + 226% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (₨3,519) | ₨2,564 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,350) | ₨3,571 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨8,000) | ₨3,002 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨2,039,276) | ₨980,422 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨116) | ₨107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,164) | ₨1,414 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨489) | ₨140 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨897) | ₨303 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨4,079) | ₨1,443 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (₨473) | ₨402 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₨269) | ₨190 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨287) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (₨212) | ₨152 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (₨223) | ₨72 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨1,096) | ₨373 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,731) | ₨1,405 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,506) | ₨592 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨7,341) | ₨1,517 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨5,098) | ₨2,140 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨905) | ₨607 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (₨332) | ₨229 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (₨300) | ₨173 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨39,996) | ₨46,652 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨37) | ₨1.29 | + 2750% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (₨5,267) | ₨1,540 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (₨387) | ₨247 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,792 prices entered by 1,010 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 131% more expensive than in India
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