Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$19 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (C$2.21) | C$2.25 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (C$8) | C$4.04 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$4.86 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (C$2.38) | C$3.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$2.71 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.60) | C$3.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (C$17) | C$18 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (C$3.57) | C$2.34 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.85) | C$2.06 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €801 (C$1,201) | C$2,092 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (C$900) | C$1,603 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (C$269) | C$169 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (C$873) | C$1,592 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (C$618) | C$1,102 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$157) | C$108 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$53 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (C$616) | C$361 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (C$264) | C$165 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$24 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$110) | C$75 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (C$73) | C$50 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$118) | C$113 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (C$175) | C$130 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,558 (C$24,833) | C$25,107 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.87) | C$1.12 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (C$62) | C$106 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (C$65) | C$91 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.55) | C$5.17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (C$5.97) | C$5.42 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (C$4.45) | C$3.28 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.76) | C$2.58 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$26) | C$25 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$45) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$28 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$96) | C$151 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$75) | C$94 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (C$5.99) | C$4.96 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (C$4.50) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (C$735) | C$567 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (C$0.68) | C$0.45 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (C$91) | C$59 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (C$5.71) | C$15 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 14% cheaper than in Canada
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