Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (13,916 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (6,060 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (3,898 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.89 (1,551 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (3,405 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.56 (2,103 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (5,557 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (1,830 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (1,173 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (1,283 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (7,492 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (1,886 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (1,306 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,252 (1,026,890 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €971 (796,466 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (166,805 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 (560,721 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (440,977 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (118,645 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (20,422 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €293 (240,013 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (93,905 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (5,016 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (5,753 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (81,608 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 535% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (33,123 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (80,896 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (103,428 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,323 (17,491,744 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (1,202 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (36,039 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (7,408 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 691% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (16,406 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (41,846 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.63 (4,620 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (3,132 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (3,480 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (1,963 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (2,054 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (11,567 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (39,976 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (19,687 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (24,609 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (69,880 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (8,806 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.26 (3,494 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (3,195 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (607,421 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (27 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (45,761 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (4,022 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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