Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (5,164 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.73 (2,633 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (2,192 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (682 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (2,548 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (916 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (2,652 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (728 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (401 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (490 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (5,215 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (1,094 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (566 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €815 (374,271 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (275,650 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (82,316 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €605 (277,972 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (410,218 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (48,124 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (9,874 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €464 (213,003 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (79,576 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,228 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,227 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (33,757 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (22,232 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (36,015 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (53,648 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,558 (7,603,076 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (569 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (20,871 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (2,755 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (6,947 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (19,916 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (1,973 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (1,393 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (1,828 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (1,363 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (1,151 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (8,049 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (13,775 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (9,627 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (29,448 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (22,959 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (2,755 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (1,833 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (1,378 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (225,141 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (207 ₦) | 108 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (27,863 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (1,748 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 775 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria
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