Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨2,080) | ₨441 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.73 (₨1,061) | ₨682 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (₨883) | ₨269 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (₨275) | ₨115 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (₨1,026) | ₨152 | + 576% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (₨369) | ₨86 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (₨1,068) | ₨730 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (₨293) | ₨149 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨162) | ₨53 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₨197) | ₨304 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨2,101) | ₨1,613 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (₨441) | ₨130 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₨228) | ₨81 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €815 (₨150,767) | ₨68,178 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (₨111,040) | ₨38,848 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₨33,159) | ₨11,046 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €605 (₨111,975) | ₨53,451 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (₨165,247) | ₨33,101 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (₨19,386) | ₨9,791 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (₨3,978) | ₨2,408 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €464 (₨85,804) | ₨45,353 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (₨32,056) | ₨22,152 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,300) | ₨767 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,300) | ₨518 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₨13,598) | ₨3,232 | + 321% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (₨8,956) | ₨5,463 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨14,508) | ₨9,871 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₨21,611) | ₨6,396 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,558 (₨3,062,731) | ₨2,677,660 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₨229) | ₨106 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (₨8,408) | ₨2,392 | + 251% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨1,110) | ₨250 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨2,799) | ₨778 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (₨8,023) | ₨1,865 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (₨795) | ₨577 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (₨561) | ₨370 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (₨736) | ₨526 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (₨549) | ₨185 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (₨463) | ₨156 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨3,242) | ₨515 | + 530% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨5,549) | ₨2,013 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨3,878) | ₨1,512 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨11,862) | ₨2,928 | + 305% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₨9,248) | ₨3,842 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (₨1,110) | ₨1,548 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (₨738) | ₨492 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨555) | ₨444 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨90,693) | ₨75,858 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨83) | ₨41 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (₨11,224) | ₨3,909 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (₨704) | ₨282 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,636 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan
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