Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,316) | ₨577 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,208) | ₨658 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (₨760) | ₨249 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (₨245) | ₨108 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (₨651) | ₨120 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (₨325) | ₨96 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (₨1,044) | ₨526 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (₨303) | ₨176 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (₨178) | ₨44 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨233) | ₨344 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,352) | ₨1,632 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (₨338) | ₨126 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨242) | ₨57 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (₨181,966) | ₨60,758 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €719 (₨130,914) | ₨35,785 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (₨29,180) | ₨9,753 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €612 (₨111,363) | ₨53,937 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €439 (₨79,922) | ₨30,998 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (₨17,601) | ₨7,631 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨4,970) | ₨2,510 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (₨62,386) | ₨40,341 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €147 (₨26,798) | ₨12,473 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,261) | ₨609 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨1,115) | ₨649 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨16,752) | ₨2,518 | + 565% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨5,935) | ₨3,757 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨20,013) | ₨6,430 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (₨19,033) | ₨5,127 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (₨2,878,378) | ₨2,319,940 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (₨221) | ₨115 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (₨8,736) | ₨2,310 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (₨708) | ₨235 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨2,753) | ₨426 | + 547% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (₨8,742) | ₨1,378 | + 534% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨915) | ₨435 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (₨642) | ₨332 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (₨724) | ₨311 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (₨433) | ₨207 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (₨324) | ₨138 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨2,227) | ₨434 | + 413% | |
| Entertainment | + 237% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨6,929) | ₨1,566 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨3,345) | ₨1,256 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨11,669) | ₨3,430 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨10,661) | ₨3,673 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,442) | ₨792 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (₨538) | ₨348 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (₨553) | ₨516 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨89,216) | ₨46,753 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨82) | ₨4.30 | + 1810% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨10,912) | ₨4,335 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (₨887) | ₨215 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,502 prices entered by 506 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan
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