- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,696) | ¥1,011 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (¥791) | ¥711 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (¥574) | ¥445 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (¥170) | ¥198 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (¥419) | ¥270 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (¥201) | ¥689 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (¥648) | ¥889 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (¥253) | ¥637 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (¥125) | ¥430 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (¥157) | ¥262 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥860) | ¥1,549 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (¥245) | ¥212 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (¥147) | ¥195 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (¥112,461) | ¥242,113 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €625 (¥77,992) | ¥121,422 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (¥17,456) | ¥21,895 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €596 (¥74,340) | ¥116,929 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €411 (¥51,239) | ¥79,022 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (¥12,056) | ¥12,611 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥3,574) | ¥4,156 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (¥44,485) | ¥55,558 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (¥11,751) | ¥16,830 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥790) | ¥693 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥793) | ¥1,827 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥9,755) | ¥7,207 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (¥4,825) | ¥4,012 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥10,895) | ¥8,444 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (¥13,743) | ¥15,007 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,107 (¥2,257,734) | ¥2,657,440 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥158) | ¥147 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥5,034) | ¥11,877 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥623) | ¥1,278 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥1,583) | ¥1,016 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (¥6,128) | ¥4,123 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6 (¥773) | ¥630 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (¥421) | ¥711 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (¥430) | ¥484 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (¥223) | ¥145 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (¥295) | ¥213 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,258) | ¥2,946 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,782) | ¥4,119 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,983) | ¥3,373 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥4,988) | ¥12,005 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (¥6,358) | ¥8,157 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,017) | ¥903 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (¥398) | ¥498 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (¥428) | ¥551 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (¥64,617) | ¥49,094 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (¥16) | ¥58 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥6,789) | ¥10,056 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (¥542) | ¥474 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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