Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (руб 1,600) | руб 478 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (руб 616) | руб 383 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 (руб 496) | руб 201 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.11 (руб 182) | руб 85 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (руб 305) | руб 118 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 (руб 285) | руб 190 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 581) | руб 431 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.20 (руб 275) | руб 114 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (руб 125) | руб 51 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 (руб 150) | руб 80 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (руб 961) | руб 726 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.56 (руб 220) | руб 148 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (руб 102) | руб 44 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,685 (руб 144,828) | руб 88,260 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,239 (руб 106,424) | руб 53,559 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (руб 20,969) | руб 9,374 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €634 (руб 54,508) | руб 45,680 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (руб 57,605) | руб 28,184 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (руб 9,810) | руб 6,168 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (руб 2,415) | руб 495 | + 388% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (руб 30,643) | руб 25,427 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (руб 8,571) | руб 10,146 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (руб 751) | руб 626 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (руб 538) | руб 1,017 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (руб 6,503) | руб 5,476 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (руб 4,036) | руб 3,659 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (руб 9,184) | руб 7,865 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (руб 8,427) | руб 8,501 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,227 (руб 2,253,571) | руб 2,157,330 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (руб 129) | руб 51 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (руб 2,943) | руб 2,232 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (руб 516) | руб 511 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (руб 4,368) | руб 1,858 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (руб 498) | руб 385 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (руб 283) | руб 259 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (руб 303) | руб 285 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (руб 223) | руб 111 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (руб 235) | руб 156 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (руб 1,026) | руб 823 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (руб 3,157) | руб 1,781 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (руб 1,811) | руб 700 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (руб 7,733) | руб 7,058 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (руб 4,936) | руб 3,872 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 954) | руб 469 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (руб 355) | руб 218 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (руб 344) | руб 272 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 (руб 34,285) | руб 70,646 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (руб 39) | руб 2.99 | + 1199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (руб 4,091) | руб 4,350 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (руб 471) | руб 206 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,414 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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