Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,134) | ¥1,145 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥999) | ¥719 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,045) | ¥437 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (¥243) | ¥211 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (¥516) | ¥282 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (¥449) | ¥815 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (¥1,180) | ¥951 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (¥590) | ¥984 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (¥189) | ¥421 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (¥186) | ¥268 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,499) | ¥1,770 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (¥338) | ¥217 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (¥167) | ¥225 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (¥154,808) | ¥194,768 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (¥115,311) | ¥126,641 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (¥37,330) | ¥21,178 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (¥96,571) | ¥142,258 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (¥69,658) | ¥80,836 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (¥20,193) | ¥13,643 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (¥3,157) | ¥3,988 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (¥58,436) | ¥59,521 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (¥16,480) | ¥17,809 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,189) | ¥665 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥1,002) | ¥2,700 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (¥12,665) | ¥7,941 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (¥5,877) | ¥4,162 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥12,274) | ¥7,471 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (¥13,359) | ¥15,388 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥3,405,407) | ¥2,576,380 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (¥194) | ¥161 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,283) | ¥16,725 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥817) | ¥1,370 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (¥1,498) | ¥1,955 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥6,811) | ¥3,523 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (¥790) | ¥2,205 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (¥449) | ¥648 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (¥480) | ¥409 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (¥354) | ¥143 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (¥372) | ¥184 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (¥1,831) | ¥3,583 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,561) | ¥4,280 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,515) | ¥3,593 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (¥12,259) | ¥20,657 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥8,513) | ¥6,242 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,512) | ¥1,034 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (¥555) | ¥533 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (¥500) | ¥526 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥66,789) | ¥58,872 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (¥61) | ¥41 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (¥8,796) | ¥11,178 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (¥646) | ¥554 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 884 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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