Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 194% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨5,687) | ₨972 | + 485% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,190) | ₨1,004 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (₨1,762) | ₨365 | + 382% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.11 (₨646) | ₨170 | + 279% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.55 (₨1,086) | ₨285 | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (₨1,013) | ₨255 | + 297% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,066) | ₨1,139 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.20 (₨977) | ₨290 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (₨446) | ₨117 | + 281% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (₨533) | ₨549 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨3,416) | ₨2,784 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.56 (₨782) | ₨289 | + 171% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (₨363) | ₨191 | + 90% | |
Housing | + 230% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,685 (₨514,819) | ₨115,670 | + 345% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,239 (₨378,301) | ₨70,950 | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (₨74,539) | ₨25,995 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €634 (₨193,757) | ₨59,502 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (₨204,767) | ₨50,821 | + 303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (₨34,871) | ₨20,152 | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨8,584) | ₨2,097 | + 309% | |
40” flat screen tv | €357 (₨108,927) | ₨71,636 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨30,468) | ₨23,262 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨2,669) | ₨1,718 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨1,911) | ₨1,977 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 184% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨23,115) | ₨3,426 | + 575% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (₨14,345) | ₨6,254 | + 129% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨32,646) | ₨13,199 | + 147% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨29,956) | ₨8,569 | + 250% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,227 (₨8,010,722) | ₨4,456,060 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨459) | ₨270 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (₨10,461) | ₨4,626 | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨1,833) | ₨1,015 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (₨15,527) | ₨3,667 | + 323% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (₨1,772) | ₨521 | + 240% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₨1,007) | ₨922 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨1,076) | ₨736 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (₨794) | ₨249 | + 219% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (₨834) | ₨242 | + 245% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨3,649) | ₨860 | + 324% | |
Entertainment | + 244% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (₨11,223) | ₨3,545 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨6,437) | ₨2,089 | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨27,490) | ₨2,959 | + 829% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (₨17,547) | ₨7,109 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,389) | ₨880 | + 285% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (₨1,263) | ₨669 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨1,222) | ₨745 | + 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (₨121,871) | ₨119,622 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨138) | ₨3.79 | + 3533% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₨14,543) | ₨3,764 | + 286% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (₨1,675) | ₨415 | + 303% | |
TOTAL | + 166% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan
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