Cost of living in Cyprus compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $19 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.77 ($6) | $5.95 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.11 ($2.27) | $1.09 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 ($3.81) | $4.92 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.32 ($3.56) | $4.81 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.20 ($3.43) | $4.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 ($1.57) | $2.55 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 ($1.87) | $3.06 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.56 ($2.75) | $2.74 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 ($1.27) | $3.08 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,144 ($1,228) | $3,012 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €960 ($1,030) | $2,224 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 ($262) | $219 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €602 ($647) | $1,967 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €511 ($548) | $1,475 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 ($123) | $147 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 ($383) | $284 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($107) | $132 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($7) | $30 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($81) | $54 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 ($50) | $44 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($115) | $93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($105) | $120 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,227 ($28,145) | $27,658 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 ($1.61) | $1.06 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($37) | $83 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($12) | $20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($58) | $137 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.80 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 ($3.54) | $4.91 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 ($3.78) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.60 ($2.79) | $4.81 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 ($2.93) | $2.19 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $27 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($39) | $55 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($23) | $28 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 ($97) | $196 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($62) | $88 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.76) | $5.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.29) | $6 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 ($428) | $578 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 ($0.48) | $0.20 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($51) | $59 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 ($5.89) | $10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,017 prices entered by 2,845 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 33% cheaper than in United States
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