Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Australia
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$29) | AU$23 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (AU$2.96) | AU$2.03 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.58 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (AU$4.15) | AU$6 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.08 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.61 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (AU$2.57) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (AU$3.96) | AU$3.56 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.31 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,504 (AU$2,491) | AU$4,642 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €949 (AU$1,572) | AU$3,117 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (AU$380) | AU$417 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €856 (AU$1,418) | AU$2,780 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (AU$854) | AU$2,157 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €209 (AU$347) | AU$176 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$42) | AU$75 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (AU$561) | AU$966 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (AU$198) | AU$307 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$23 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (AU$13) | AU$48 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (AU$164) | AU$129 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$65) | AU$94 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (AU$160) | AU$177 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (AU$200) | AU$209 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,886 (AU$36,259) | AU$39,235 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.98 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (AU$81) | AU$185 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (AU$33) | AU$19 | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (AU$85) | AU$82 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.39 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (AU$3.59) | AU$4.36 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (AU$4.28) | AU$4.71 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (AU$25) | AU$36 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cyprus | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (AU$80) | AU$66 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$37) | AU$46 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (AU$50) | AU$278 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (AU$143) | AU$127 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (AU$7) | AU$5.12 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (AU$1,227) | AU$1,070 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.95 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (AU$96) | AU$92 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (AU$8) | AU$43 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,323 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 35% cheaper than in Australia
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