Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (22,038 ₦) | 6,049 ₦ | + 264% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (12,527 ₦) | 3,731 ₦ | + 236% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (7,419 ₦) | 4,192 ₦ | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 (3,343 ₦) | 1,686 ₦ | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.71 (7,290 ₦) | 3,228 ₦ | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (4,425 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (9,834 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (3,346 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (1,829 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 (2,754 ₦) | 904 ₦ | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (11,906 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (3,744 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (2,490 ₦) | 1,314 ₦ | + 89% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (2,102,499 ₦) | 3,857,070 ₦ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (1,656,517 ₦) | 1,767,220 ₦ | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (464,548 ₦) | 166,028 ₦ | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 (1,461,435 ₦) | 1,034,070 ₦ | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (849,422 ₦) | 722,196 ₦ | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (266,465 ₦) | 457,154 ₦ | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (42,485 ₦) | 28,284 ₦ | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 (542,936 ₦) | 338,302 ₦ | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (202,096 ₦) | 143,301 ₦ | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (10,416 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 375% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (14,118 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 373% | |
Clothes | + 307% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 307% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (108,948 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 540% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (55,200 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 252% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (127,634 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 178% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (184,988 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 270% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (45,436,378 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 809% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (2,373 ₦) | 1,032 ₦ | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (83,086 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 240% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 240% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (14,378 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 256% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (20,121 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1038% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (69,850 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 296% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (8,061 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (5,911 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 193% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (6,728 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 159% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (3,796 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (3,788 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (34,989 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1363% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cyprus | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (60,922 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (30,199 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (44,438 ₦) | 13,705 ₦ | + 224% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (89,620 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (17,460 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 218% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (6,194 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (5,881 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 317% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (1,428,741 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 379% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (85,849 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 546% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (7,989 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 220% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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