Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,653) | ₨368 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨637) | ₨319 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (₨512) | ₨165 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.11 (₨188) | ₨58 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (₨316) | ₨90 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (₨294) | ₨39 | + 660% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨601) | ₨239 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.20 (₨284) | ₨154 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (₨130) | ₨31 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (₨155) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨993) | ₨769 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.56 (₨227) | ₨91 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,685 (₨149,663) | ₨40,484 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,239 (₨109,976) | ₨24,222 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (₨21,669) | ₨5,258 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €634 (₨56,327) | ₨24,750 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (₨59,528) | ₨14,691 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (₨10,137) | ₨6,007 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨2,495) | ₨665 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (₨31,666) | ₨29,903 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨8,857) | ₨11,999 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨776) | ₨535 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨556) | ₨428 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨6,720) | ₨2,524 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (₨4,170) | ₨2,741 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨9,491) | ₨4,298 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨8,708) | ₨3,255 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,227 (₨2,328,802) | ₨1,326,030 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨133) | ₨105 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (₨3,041) | ₨1,104 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨533) | ₨138 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (₨4,514) | ₨905 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (₨515) | ₨396 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₨293) | ₨223 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨313) | ₨281 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (₨231) | ₨167 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (₨242) | ₨98 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,061) | ₨306 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (₨3,263) | ₨1,460 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨1,871) | ₨600 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨7,992) | ₨1,500 | + 433% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (₨5,101) | ₨1,872 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨985) | ₨756 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (₨367) | ₨217 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨355) | ₨182 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (₨35,429) | ₨51,130 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨40) | ₨1.39 | + 2774% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₨4,228) | ₨1,638 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (₨487) | ₨270 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,981 prices entered by 1,265 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 138% more expensive than in India
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