Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 85% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,069) | руб 473 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (руб 500) | руб 310 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (руб 523) | руб 179 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (руб 122) | руб 79 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (руб 258) | руб 116 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (руб 225) | руб 214 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (руб 591) | руб 415 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.33 (руб 295) | руб 116 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (руб 95) | руб 61 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (руб 93) | руб 69 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (руб 750) | руб 650 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (руб 169) | руб 131 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (руб 84) | руб 38 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (руб 77,502) | руб 58,740 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (руб 57,728) | руб 41,557 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €274 (руб 18,688) | руб 8,086 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (руб 48,347) | руб 36,863 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 (руб 34,873) | руб 27,195 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €148 (руб 10,109) | руб 5,533 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (руб 1,580) | руб 488 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €429 (руб 29,255) | руб 28,032 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (руб 8,251) | руб 8,369 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (руб 595) | руб 508 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (руб 502) | руб 795 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (руб 6,340) | руб 5,389 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (руб 2,942) | руб 3,367 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 6,145) | руб 6,468 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (руб 6,688) | руб 7,167 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (руб 1,704,849) | руб 2,037,620 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (руб 97) | руб 50 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (руб 2,645) | руб 1,711 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (руб 409) | руб 453 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 750) | руб 457 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (руб 3,410) | руб 1,321 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 (руб 396) | руб 311 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (руб 225) | руб 215 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (руб 240) | руб 255 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 (руб 177) | руб 99 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (руб 186) | руб 124 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (руб 917) | руб 585 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cyprus | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (руб 2,283) | руб 1,591 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (руб 1,259) | руб 553 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (руб 6,137) | руб 4,679 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (руб 4,262) | руб 4,412 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 757) | руб 375 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (руб 278) | руб 187 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (руб 250) | руб 239 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (руб 33,437) | руб 48,343 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (руб 31) | руб 3.27 | + 842% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (руб 4,404) | руб 2,826 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (руб 324) | руб 175 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,251 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 44% more expensive than in Russia
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