- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,531) | ¥1,039 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.99 (¥768) | ¥691 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (¥507) | ¥441 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (¥179) | ¥203 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 (¥421) | ¥288 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (¥200) | ¥754 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (¥484) | ¥924 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (¥250) | ¥683 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (¥111) | ¥401 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (¥145) | ¥280 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.41 (¥694) | ¥1,538 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (¥243) | ¥199 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (¥165) | ¥198 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €908 (¥116,454) | ¥218,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €643 (¥82,445) | ¥123,235 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (¥15,012) | ¥21,518 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €564 (¥72,335) | ¥110,576 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €414 (¥53,040) | ¥71,567 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (¥10,293) | ¥12,926 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,354) | ¥4,101 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (¥42,205) | ¥55,558 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥12,992) | ¥16,537 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥802) | ¥711 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.91 (¥758) | ¥1,838 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (¥8,541) | ¥7,354 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (¥4,851) | ¥4,336 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥9,561) | ¥8,421 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (¥11,606) | ¥14,523 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,244 (¥2,082,984) | ¥2,510,530 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (¥159) | ¥145 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,014) | ¥11,257 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (¥660) | ¥1,278 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥1,608) | ¥1,019 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (¥6,184) | ¥3,622 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.36 (¥688) | ¥612 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (¥480) | ¥707 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (¥449) | ¥455 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (¥246) | ¥137 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (¥319) | ¥229 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,326) | ¥2,862 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,824) | ¥3,989 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,032) | ¥3,357 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (¥4,486) | ¥14,181 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (¥5,857) | ¥7,538 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,083) | ¥964 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (¥387) | ¥487 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥384) | ¥586 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (¥63,013) | ¥49,094 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥11) | ¥56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (¥7,000) | ¥10,897 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.63 (¥593) | ¥468 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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