- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (руб 1,023) | руб 359 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (руб 478) | руб 278 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (руб 346) | руб 134 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (руб 103) | руб 65 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (руб 253) | руб 81 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (руб 121) | руб 138 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (руб 391) | руб 310 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (руб 153) | руб 93 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (руб 76) | руб 35 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (руб 94) | руб 60 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 519) | руб 532 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (руб 148) | руб 96 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (руб 89) | руб 32 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (руб 67,875) | руб 75,340 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €625 (руб 47,072) | руб 39,678 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (руб 10,535) | руб 6,137 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €596 (руб 44,867) | руб 38,444 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €411 (руб 30,925) | руб 24,360 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (руб 7,276) | руб 3,704 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (руб 2,157) | руб 478 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (руб 26,849) | руб 26,419 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (руб 7,092) | руб 6,120 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (руб 477) | руб 403 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (руб 479) | руб 509 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 2% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (руб 5,887) | руб 5,511 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (руб 2,912) | руб 3,037 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (руб 6,575) | руб 5,637 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (руб 8,295) | руб 7,478 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,107 (руб 1,362,640) | руб 1,208,140 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (руб 95) | руб 43 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (руб 3,038) | руб 1,702 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (руб 376) | руб 324 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (руб 955) | руб 508 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (руб 3,699) | руб 1,237 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6 (руб 467) | руб 230 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (руб 254) | руб 166 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (руб 259) | руб 211 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (руб 135) | руб 71 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (руб 178) | руб 104 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (руб 759) | руб 515 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (руб 2,282) | руб 1,688 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (руб 1,197) | руб 682 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (руб 3,010) | руб 5,430 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (руб 3,838) | руб 3,292 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (руб 614) | руб 379 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (руб 240) | руб 177 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (руб 258) | руб 234 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (руб 38,999) | руб 31,513 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (руб 10) | руб 4.86 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (руб 4,097) | руб 3,232 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (руб 327) | руб 140 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,061 prices entered by 911 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Russia
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