Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 244% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨3,148) | ₨520 | + 505% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,473) | ₨735 | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨1,541) | ₨215 | + 617% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (₨359) | ₨118 | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.79 (₨761) | ₨171 | + 344% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (₨662) | ₨102 | + 550% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (₨1,741) | ₨658 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (₨869) | ₨191 | + 354% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨279) | ₨49 | + 471% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₨274) | ₨220 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨2,210) | ₨2,141 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (₨498) | ₨173 | + 187% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₨246) | ₨75 | + 226% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (₨228,292) | ₨62,047 | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (₨170,046) | ₨41,741 | + 307% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (₨55,049) | ₨12,734 | + 332% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (₨142,411) | ₨51,003 | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (₨102,722) | ₨40,597 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (₨29,778) | ₨10,342 | + 188% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨4,655) | ₨2,215 | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | €429 (₨86,173) | ₨48,051 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₨24,303) | ₨18,356 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,753) | ₨851 | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,478) | ₨804 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (₨18,676) | ₨3,685 | + 407% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (₨8,667) | ₨7,400 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨18,101) | ₨17,451 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨19,701) | ₨9,264 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨5,021,862) | ₨5,127,630 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨285) | ₨146 | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨7,791) | ₨2,605 | + 199% | |
Personal Care | + 119% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨1,205) | ₨237 | + 408% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨2,210) | ₨572 | + 287% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨10,044) | ₨1,768 | + 468% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (₨1,165) | ₨1,267 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₨662) | ₨575 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨708) | ₨371 | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (₨522) | ₨352 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (₨548) | ₨116 | + 371% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨2,700) | ₨681 | + 297% | |
Entertainment | + 248% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cyprus | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨6,726) | ₨1,553 | + 333% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨3,709) | ₨1,186 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (₨18,079) | ₨2,403 | + 652% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨12,554) | ₨4,127 | + 204% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,229) | ₨356 | + 527% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (₨819) | ₨461 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (₨738) | ₨513 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨98,493) | ₨68,038 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨91) | ₨4.02 | + 2156% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (₨12,971) | ₨3,768 | + 244% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (₨953) | ₨249 | + 283% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan
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