Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 30% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 55% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,353) | руб 681 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 702) | руб 407 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (руб 346) | руб 204 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.88 (руб 163) | руб 87 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (руб 362) | руб 157 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (руб 218) | руб 260 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 530) | руб 491 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (руб 159) | руб 122 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (руб 81) | руб 61 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (руб 118) | руб 84 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 604) | руб 743 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (руб 204) | руб 198 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (руб 124) | руб 51 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 21% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,139 (руб 185,331) | руб 199,872 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,259 (руб 109,098) | руб 95,545 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (руб 21,434) | руб 9,496 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,419 (руб 122,999) | руб 91,357 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (руб 71,668) | руб 47,717 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €141 (руб 12,215) | руб 4,900 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (руб 2,254) | руб 1,201 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (руб 34,256) | руб 21,680 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (руб 10,358) | руб 9,166 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 863) | руб 497 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 779) | руб 1,004 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is about the same as in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (руб 5,854) | руб 6,075 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (руб 3,591) | руб 3,289 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (руб 7,125) | руб 10,301 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (руб 10,260) | руб 8,104 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 23% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,720 (руб 1,708,948) | руб 2,800,620 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (руб 131) | руб 55 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (руб 3,715) | руб 2,828 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (руб 1,492) | руб 575 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 55% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (руб 1,036) | руб 412 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 941) | руб 445 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (руб 4,239) | руб 2,606 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.72 (руб 496) | руб 565 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (руб 319) | руб 273 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (руб 397) | руб 257 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (руб 199) | руб 179 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (руб 177) | руб 163 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (руб 1,494) | руб 720 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 40% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Limassol | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (руб 3,660) | руб 2,365 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,504) | руб 856 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 9,565 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (руб 6,318) | руб 3,618 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 1,048) | руб 639 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (руб 354) | руб 232 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (руб 333) | руб 293 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (руб 47,925) | руб 57,809 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (руб 10) | руб 10 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €73 (руб 6,310) | руб 2,752 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (руб 423) | руб 215 | + 97% | |
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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 414 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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