Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,444) | ¥1,041 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥818) | ¥713 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 (¥530) | ¥467 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (¥170) | ¥215 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (¥419) | ¥287 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (¥227) | ¥484 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.44 (¥660) | ¥1,246 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (¥247) | ¥610 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (¥119) | ¥381 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (¥172) | ¥267 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥882) | ¥1,801 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (¥219) | ¥223 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (¥157) | ¥242 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €907 (¥110,021) | ¥197,391 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (¥82,186) | ¥112,128 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (¥18,275) | ¥15,296 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (¥72,661) | ¥119,023 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (¥53,273) | ¥92,673 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (¥10,685) | ¥11,742 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥3,301) | ¥3,714 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (¥41,585) | ¥37,069 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (¥17,468) | ¥10,892 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥785) | ¥749 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.58 (¥677) | ¥1,906 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (¥11,060) | ¥6,528 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥3,977) | ¥4,644 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (¥14,344) | ¥7,956 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (¥12,833) | ¥13,013 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (¥1,918,629) | ¥2,936,380 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (¥148) | ¥143 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,066) | ¥9,633 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (¥472) | ¥1,406 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (¥1,835) | ¥929 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (¥5,604) | ¥8,740 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.19 (¥509) | ¥554 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (¥437) | ¥669 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (¥464) | ¥525 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (¥215) | ¥218 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (¥238) | ¥251 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,421) | ¥2,654 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥4,618) | ¥3,633 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,183) | ¥3,165 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (¥7,778) | ¥15,347 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (¥7,107) | ¥6,734 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥860) | ¥809 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.80 (¥339) | ¥511 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (¥369) | ¥509 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥59,468) | ¥46,875 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (¥55) | ¥26 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥6,222) | ¥8,766 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (¥602) | ¥477 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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