Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.16 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.74 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.03 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 3.96 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.80 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.47 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.16 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 3.07 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.44 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,495 (CHF 1,400) | CHF 3,360 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,014 (CHF 950) | CHF 2,670 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (CHF 255) | CHF 308 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €834 (CHF 781) | CHF 2,001 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (CHF 514) | CHF 1,493 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (CHF 161) | CHF 102 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 51 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (CHF 328) | CHF 326 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (CHF 122) | CHF 110 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (CHF 66) | CHF 106 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 33) | CHF 61 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 77) | CHF 119 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (CHF 112) | CHF 172 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 (CHF 27,484) | CHF 34,919 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.99 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (CHF 49) | CHF 77 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 10 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (CHF 42) | CHF 154 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 5.00 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.35 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 4.88 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 4.43 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 52 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cyprus | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 78 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (CHF 27) | CHF 101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (CHF 57) | CHF 125 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 (CHF 864) | CHF 434 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 51) | CHF 85 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland
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