- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,084) | ₨559 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.98 (₨940) | ₨610 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (₨657) | ₨222 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (₨219) | ₨108 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₨512) | ₨121 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (₨243) | ₨80 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (₨803) | ₨439 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₨319) | ₨154 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨158) | ₨40 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (₨182) | ₨293 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,019) | ₨2,141 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (₨297) | ₨117 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨173) | ₨56 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €890 (₨140,013) | ₨57,192 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €593 (₨93,291) | ₨36,148 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (₨19,625) | ₨8,238 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €559 (₨87,898) | ₨44,615 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €384 (₨60,409) | ₨25,516 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (₨12,628) | ₨6,795 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨4,303) | ₨2,646 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €349 (₨54,899) | ₨39,967 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨15,908) | ₨11,006 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨950) | ₨499 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨945) | ₨1,104 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₨10,479) | ₨2,600 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨5,951) | ₨4,026 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨11,730) | ₨6,156 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨14,239) | ₨5,351 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,598 (₨2,768,566) | ₨1,833,160 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨200) | ₨90 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨6,074) | ₨2,481 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (₨810) | ₨227 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,973) | ₨652 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (₨7,627) | ₨2,133 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.36 (₨843) | ₨444 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (₨589) | ₨275 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (₨550) | ₨340 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨273) | ₨142 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (₨392) | ₨109 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨1,626) | ₨637 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨4,692) | ₨1,494 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,493) | ₨1,128 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (₨5,504) | ₨3,688 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (₨7,186) | ₨3,101 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,328) | ₨526 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (₨475) | ₨392 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨471) | ₨548 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (₨77,307) | ₨55,238 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (₨18) | ₨49 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨8,588) | ₨4,025 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.47 (₨703) | ₨185 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,150 prices entered by 617 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan
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