Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 243 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 140 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 64 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 37 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 25 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 78 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 47 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 263 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 33 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (Mex$ 23,856) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (Mex$ 17,770) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (Mex$ 5,753) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (Mex$ 14,882) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (Mex$ 10,734) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (Mex$ 3,112) | Mex$ 850 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 402 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (Mex$ 9,005) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Mex$ 2,540) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 115 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 109 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Mex$ 1,952) | Mex$ 917 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 652 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (Mex$ 2,059) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Mex$ 524,782) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 518 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 84 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 199 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 580 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 76 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 55 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 58 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 32 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 231 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cyprus | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 318 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 156 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (Mex$ 1,889) | Mex$ 742 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 741 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 149 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 42 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (Mex$ 10,292) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 909 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 67 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,701 prices entered by 1,119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 55% more expensive than in Mexico
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