Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,372) | ¥941 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥844) | ¥695 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (¥612) | ¥426 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (¥167) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (¥532) | ¥244 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (¥226) | ¥653 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (¥720) | ¥888 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (¥201) | ¥792 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (¥115) | ¥389 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (¥140) | ¥306 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥975) | ¥1,351 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (¥305) | ¥185 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (¥131) | ¥246 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €928 (¥118,914) | ¥295,978 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (¥78,938) | ¥169,167 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (¥22,975) | ¥25,258 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (¥71,970) | ¥144,655 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (¥52,846) | ¥80,593 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (¥13,432) | ¥13,235 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,366) | ¥4,060 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (¥53,748) | ¥55,604 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (¥20,976) | ¥10,692 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥918) | ¥778 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥770) | ¥2,599 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (¥11,858) | ¥6,849 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,759) | ¥4,780 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (¥13,470) | ¥8,249 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (¥14,974) | ¥12,511 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,906 (¥2,551,132) | ¥2,585,890 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (¥162) | ¥135 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (¥5,272) | ¥10,445 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (¥499) | ¥1,225 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (¥1,939) | ¥1,626 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (¥5,577) | ¥6,148 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (¥645) | ¥812 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (¥452) | ¥655 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (¥510) | ¥501 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (¥305) | ¥170 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (¥228) | ¥229 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,569) | ¥2,983 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥4,880) | ¥3,633 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,356) | ¥3,657 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (¥8,219) | ¥12,969 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (¥7,509) | ¥6,422 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,016) | ¥1,122 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (¥524) | ¥445 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (¥389) | ¥556 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥62,839) | ¥52,544 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (¥58) | ¥40 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥7,686) | ¥9,497 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (¥488) | ¥525 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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