Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,683) | ¥998 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,168) | ¥723 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (¥752) | ¥544 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (¥299) | ¥204 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (¥656) | ¥323 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (¥405) | ¥616 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,071) | ¥934 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (¥353) | ¥850 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (¥226) | ¥535 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (¥247) | ¥288 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,444) | ¥1,240 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (¥364) | ¥240 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (¥252) | ¥202 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,252 (¥197,958) | ¥279,056 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €971 (¥153,538) | ¥163,427 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (¥32,156) | ¥23,363 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €831 (¥131,335) | ¥150,519 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (¥85,009) | ¥81,210 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (¥22,872) | ¥36,753 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,937) | ¥4,386 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €293 (¥46,268) | ¥49,710 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (¥18,103) | ¥17,687 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥967) | ¥1,118 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥1,109) | ¥1,483 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (¥15,732) | ¥6,145 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥6,385) | ¥5,263 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (¥15,595) | ¥9,604 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (¥19,938) | ¥13,529 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,323 (¥3,371,961) | ¥2,697,750 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (¥232) | ¥170 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (¥6,947) | ¥9,950 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,428) | ¥2,154 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (¥3,163) | ¥2,551 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (¥8,067) | ¥5,499 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.63 (¥891) | ¥1,340 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (¥604) | ¥842 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (¥671) | ¥750 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (¥378) | ¥225 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (¥396) | ¥233 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥2,230) | ¥3,812 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (¥7,706) | ¥4,064 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,795) | ¥3,590 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,744) | ¥4,524 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (¥13,471) | ¥6,047 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,698) | ¥896 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.26 (¥674) | ¥487 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (¥616) | ¥585 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (¥117,095) | ¥98,506 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (¥5) | ¥52 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (¥8,822) | ¥9,275 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (¥775) | ¥587 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is about the same as in Japan
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