Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 10% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 48% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €10 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 | €3.15 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.66 | €0.88 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 | €2.94 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 | €1.82 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 | €1.69 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 | €1.08 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 | €1.09 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €6 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 | €2.03 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 | €0.77 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 12% cheaper than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 | €1,087 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €734 | €758 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 | €95 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €548 | €795 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €447 | €604 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 | €158 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €29 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 | €384 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 | €114 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.66 | €6 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €9 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 49% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 | €75 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €28 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €66 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 | €80 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 6% cheaper than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,917 | €29,028 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.91 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 | €35 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €17 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 18% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 | €3.53 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €3.44 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €65 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.66 | €4.65 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 | €2.91 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 | €4.63 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 | €1.47 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 | €1.67 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €14 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 21% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €27 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €13 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €47 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 | €46 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 | €2.77 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 | €1.73 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €691 | €529 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 | €38 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 | €5.20 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 479 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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