Cost of living in Cyprus compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,552) | ₨425 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨831) | ₨363 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨643) | ₨180 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.91 (₨190) | ₨61 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.94 (₨392) | ₨102 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (₨315) | ₨44 | + 614% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨624) | ₨250 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨243) | ₨194 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (₨125) | ₨41 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (₨190) | ₨162 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨747) | ₨941 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (₨222) | ₨92 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (₨162) | ₨40 | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,404 (₨139,638) | ₨46,262 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (₨110,517) | ₨29,291 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 (₨27,705) | ₨5,648 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (₨96,749) | ₨29,589 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €727 (₨72,321) | ₨17,760 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 (₨17,185) | ₨4,874 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨2,717) | ₨727 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €637 (₨63,319) | ₨25,901 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (₨18,479) | ₨12,652 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨995) | ₨511 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨895) | ₨523 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨7,181) | ₨2,399 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (₨4,328) | ₨2,579 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨8,655) | ₨4,001 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (₨13,819) | ₨2,864 | + 383% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (₨2,918,814) | ₨1,701,050 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (₨132) | ₨104 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (₨6,150) | ₨1,619 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨924) | ₨97 | + 852% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,293) | ₨217 | + 496% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (₨3,539) | ₨1,173 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (₨518) | ₨329 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (₨286) | ₨220 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (₨432) | ₨307 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (₨244) | ₨195 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (₨243) | ₨97 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,458) | ₨315 | + 680% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cyprus | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,959) | ₨1,419 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,940) | ₨590 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (₨2,855) | ₨1,843 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (₨5,209) | ₨2,143 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,122) | ₨766 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨398) | ₨240 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (₨402) | ₨204 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,000 (₨99,475) | ₨42,526 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (₨5,392) | ₨1,579 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (₨490) | ₨271 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,815 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 152% more expensive than in India
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