Cost of living in Cyprus compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $21 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 ($5.43) | $5.85 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.16 ($2.45) | $1.11 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 ($5.34) | $5.42 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 ($3.24) | $4.88 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 ($2.45) | $4.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 ($1.34) | $2.34 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.78 ($2.02) | $3.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 ($2.74) | $2.94 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 ($1.82) | $3.14 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,358 ($1,540) | $3,266 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 ($1,213) | $2,478 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 ($340) | $234 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €944 ($1,070) | $2,294 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 ($622) | $1,675 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 ($195) | $172 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($31) | $62 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 ($398) | $252 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 ($148) | $151 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $34 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 ($80) | $59 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($40) | $51 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($93) | $105 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($135) | $142 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,342 ($33,278) | $31,037 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.74) | $0.95 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 ($61) | $87 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($15) | $22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 ($51) | $170 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.21 ($5.90) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 ($4.33) | $5.35 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 ($4.93) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 ($2.78) | $5.22 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 ($2.77) | $2.41 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($26) | $31 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cyprus | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($45) | $61 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $31 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 ($33) | $231 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($66) | $104 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 ($4.54) | $5.90 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 ($4.60) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €923 ($1,046) | $502 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($63) | $73 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 ($5.85) | $11 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,528 prices entered by 1,945 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in United States
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