Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (руб 1,328) | руб 537 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 755) | руб 357 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (руб 447) | руб 199 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 (руб 201) | руб 87 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (руб 439) | руб 143 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (руб 267) | руб 226 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 593) | руб 435 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (руб 202) | руб 131 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (руб 110) | руб 58 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 (руб 166) | руб 87 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 717) | руб 729 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (руб 226) | руб 167 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (руб 150) | руб 45 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 (руб 126,699) | руб 108,612 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (руб 99,824) | руб 58,529 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (руб 27,994) | руб 8,064 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 (руб 88,068) | руб 54,731 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (руб 51,187) | руб 33,269 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (руб 16,057) | руб 5,365 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (руб 2,560) | руб 955 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (руб 32,718) | руб 21,598 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (руб 12,179) | руб 7,518 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 628) | руб 548 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 814) | руб 763 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (руб 6,565) | руб 6,829 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (руб 3,326) | руб 3,368 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (руб 7,691) | руб 7,728 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (руб 11,148) | руб 9,144 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (руб 2,738,048) | руб 2,729,180 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (руб 143) | руб 56 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (руб 5,007) | руб 2,159 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 866) | руб 251 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (руб 1,212) | руб 549 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (руб 4,209) | руб 1,878 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (руб 486) | руб 347 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (руб 356) | руб 222 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (руб 405) | руб 181 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (руб 229) | руб 123 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (руб 228) | руб 128 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (руб 2,108) | руб 559 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (руб 3,671) | руб 1,534 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (руб 1,820) | руб 654 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (руб 2,678) | руб 5,196 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (руб 5,401) | руб 3,180 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 1,052) | руб 502 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (руб 373) | руб 192 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (руб 378) | руб 228 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (руб 86,098) | руб 51,956 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (руб 5,173) | руб 3,278 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (руб 481) | руб 202 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,242 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 69% more expensive than in Russia
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