Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,870 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,216 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (3,364 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (784 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (1,661 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (1,445 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (3,800 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (1,898 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (608 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (598 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (4,824 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (1,087 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (537 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (498,315 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (371,176 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (120,161 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (310,855 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (224,222 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (65,000 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 750% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (10,162 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (188,099 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (53,049 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,827 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,226 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (40,767 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (18,918 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (39,510 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (43,002 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (10,961,711 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (623 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (17,005 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (2,631 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 401% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (4,823 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (21,923 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (2,543 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (1,446 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (1,545 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (1,139 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (1,197 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (5,893 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (14,681 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (8,095 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (39,462 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (27,402 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,866 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (1,787 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (1,610 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (214,989 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (198 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 703% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (28,314 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (2,080 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 560 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria
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