Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,690) | ¥1,035 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,441) | ¥820 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥1,115) | ¥618 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.93 (¥333) | ¥237 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (¥766) | ¥335 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (¥547) | ¥439 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥1,082) | ¥1,195 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (¥421) | ¥822 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (¥217) | ¥509 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (¥329) | ¥312 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,295) | ¥1,267 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (¥385) | ¥276 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (¥281) | ¥293 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,627 (¥280,593) | ¥365,082 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,237 (¥213,377) | ¥197,811 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 (¥48,033) | ¥19,132 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,301 (¥224,354) | ¥145,654 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €910 (¥157,015) | ¥106,059 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 (¥29,794) | ¥8,349 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥4,710) | ¥4,448 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €637 (¥109,776) | ¥74,559 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (¥32,037) | ¥25,414 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,725) | ¥1,338 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,552) | ¥2,815 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (¥12,450) | ¥9,315 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (¥7,503) | ¥5,103 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥15,005) | ¥10,686 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (¥23,957) | ¥12,189 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (¥5,060,316) | ¥3,060,780 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (¥228) | ¥169 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (¥10,662) | ¥8,198 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,601) | ¥2,133 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥2,241) | ¥2,551 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (¥6,136) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (¥898) | ¥1,337 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (¥495) | ¥930 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (¥749) | ¥622 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (¥423) | ¥224 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (¥422) | ¥188 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥4,262) | ¥4,604 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cyprus | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥6,863) | ¥4,908 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥3,363) | ¥3,881 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (¥4,949) | ¥7,212 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (¥9,030) | ¥8,269 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,945) | ¥1,244 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥690) | ¥547 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (¥696) | ¥674 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,000 (¥172,458) | ¥51,659 | + 234% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥9,347) | ¥9,530 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (¥850) | ¥613 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 431 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 25% more expensive than in Japan
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