Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,449 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,843 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (1,788 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (576 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (1,532 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (764 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (2,457 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (713 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (418 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (549 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,182 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (796 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (569 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (428,208 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €719 (308,072 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (68,667 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €612 (262,064 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (188,075 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (41,419 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (11,695 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (146,810 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €147 (63,061 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,968 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,624 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (39,421 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 681% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (13,967 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (47,095 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (44,790 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (6,773,504 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (521 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (20,558 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (1,666 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (6,478 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (20,571 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (2,154 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (1,512 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (1,705 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (1,019 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (762 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,241 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (16,305 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,872 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (27,461 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (25,089 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,394 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (1,267 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (1,301 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (209,946 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (193 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 857% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (25,678 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (2,088 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,564 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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