Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (C$7) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (C$2.27) | C$2.50 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (C$5.46) | C$3.82 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (C$2.74) | C$4.43 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (C$2.44) | C$3.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (C$1.40) | C$2.55 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (C$1.70) | C$3.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (C$3.70) | C$2.24 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.59) | C$2.18 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €901 (C$1,400) | C$2,272 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €648 (C$1,006) | C$1,736 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (C$265) | C$172 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (C$955) | C$1,700 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €436 (C$677) | C$1,253 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$163) | C$108 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$53 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (C$651) | C$370 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (C$254) | C$157 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 54% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$144) | C$71 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (C$70) | C$49 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$163) | C$110 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (C$181) | C$141 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,488 (C$33,363) | C$25,520 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (C$1.85) | C$1.14 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$64) | C$119 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (C$68) | C$75 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.48) | C$5.05 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (C$6) | C$5.32 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (C$3.69) | C$3.10 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (C$2.76) | C$2.57 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$54 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$29) | C$29 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$100) | C$159 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (C$91) | C$93 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (C$4.59) | C$4.84 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (C$4.72) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (C$761) | C$559 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (C$0.70) | C$0.41 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$93) | C$57 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (C$5.91) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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