Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 22% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 40% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €13 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €3.31 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.77 | €0.94 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.94 | €2.64 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.36 | €1.45 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 | €5.21 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.36 | €2.00 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 | €1.09 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 | €0.74 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €5.51 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €0.93 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €882 | €1,037 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €625 | €700 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €239 | €90 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 | €708 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 | €477 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 | €66 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €30 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 | €344 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 | €83 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €4.83 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | €10 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 31% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 | €73 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €34 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €80 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 | €83 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 25% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,570 | €20,216 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.26 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €27 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €14 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 24% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.68 | €5.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €8 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 | €60 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 | €3.34 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 | €2.30 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 | €2.74 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.18 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 | €1.33 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €12 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 25% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €27 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €15 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 | €57 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €41 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 | €2.73 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.55 | €3.55 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 | €420 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.20 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 | €49 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 | €5.09 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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