Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨4,559) | ₨802 | + 468% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,591) | ₨1,160 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (₨1,535) | ₨585 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 (₨692) | ₨229 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (₨1,508) | ₨313 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (₨915) | ₨158 | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨2,034) | ₨879 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (₨692) | ₨266 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (₨378) | ₨103 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 (₨570) | ₨630 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,463) | ₨2,758 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (₨774) | ₨249 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (₨515) | ₨146 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 261% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (₨434,915) | ₨93,306 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (₨342,661) | ₨55,839 | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (₨96,095) | ₨20,080 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 (₨302,307) | ₨79,128 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (₨175,708) | ₨39,248 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (₨55,120) | ₨16,807 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨8,788) | ₨2,605 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (₨112,310) | ₨61,383 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (₨41,805) | ₨29,384 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨2,155) | ₨1,214 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,793) | ₨2,976 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (₨22,537) | ₨4,498 | + 401% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨11,418) | ₨9,724 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨26,402) | ₨12,486 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨38,266) | ₨13,517 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (₨9,398,793) | ₨2,800,000 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (₨491) | ₨272 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (₨17,187) | ₨3,752 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨2,974) | ₨230 | + 1196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨4,162) | ₨838 | + 397% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (₨14,449) | ₨3,307 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (₨1,667) | ₨1,222 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (₨1,223) | ₨649 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (₨1,392) | ₨557 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (₨785) | ₨396 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (₨784) | ₨217 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨7,238) | ₨495 | + 1363% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨12,602) | ₨3,859 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨6,247) | ₨1,827 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (₨9,192) | ₨6,844 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨18,538) | ₨8,435 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,612) | ₨2,877 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨1,281) | ₨566 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (₨1,298) | ₨965 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (₨295,544) | ₨149,999 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨17,758) | ₨5,305 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (₨1,653) | ₨637 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 956 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan
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