Cost of living in Cyprus compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (88元) | 54元 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (50元) | 37元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (37元) | 16元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (43元) | 14元 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (16元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (45元) | 55元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (12元) | 12元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (7元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (88元) | 118元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (19元) | 9元 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €801 (6,237元) | 7,653元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (4,677元) | 4,332元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (1,397元) | 406元 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (4,533元) | 7,021元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (3,212元) | 4,142元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (816元) | 280元 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (205元) | 86元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (3,198元) | 2,115元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (1,371元) | 605元 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 46元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (55元) | 41元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (573元) | 390元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (377元) | 217元 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (611元) | 578元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (910元) | 553元 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,130 (141,242元) | 160,747元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (320元) | 173元 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (47元) | 29元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (118元) | 36元 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (338元) | 440元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (33元) | 31元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (24元) | 38元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (23元) | 9元 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (20元) | 11元 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (137元) | 86元 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (234元) | 206元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (163元) | 96元 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (500元) | 1,062元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (390元) | 418元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (47元) | 67元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (23元) | 32元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,820元) | 3,185元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (3.52元) | 0.64元 | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (473元) | 417元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (30元) | 22元 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,114 prices entered by 222 different people.
Cost of living in Cyprus is 30% more expensive than in China
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