Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 127% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$56,849) | COL$20,683 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$29,959) | COL$16,985 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (COL$18,559) | COL$7,191 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (COL$5,985) | COL$2,702 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (COL$15,906) | COL$5,439 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (COL$8,551) | COL$2,577 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (COL$25,509) | COL$7,616 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (COL$7,404) | COL$5,079 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (COL$4,343) | COL$2,194 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (COL$5,695) | COL$2,855 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$33,036) | COL$40,657 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (COL$8,265) | COL$4,097 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (COL$5,904) | COL$2,084 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €967 (COL$4,298,149) | COL$2,523,680 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €697 (COL$3,097,967) | COL$1,180,370 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (COL$807,553) | COL$228,163 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (COL$2,734,531) | COL$1,485,160 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €436 (COL$1,938,896) | COL$823,202 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (COL$430,023) | COL$155,196 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (COL$121,420) | COL$72,003 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (COL$1,524,226) | COL$1,194,940 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €147 (COL$654,725) | COL$341,342 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,810) | COL$17,245 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$27,244) | COL$12,699 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (COL$409,282) | COL$155,237 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$145,010) | COL$104,896 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (COL$488,951) | COL$255,061 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (COL$465,020) | COL$208,218 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,819 (COL$70,324,757) | COL$61,473,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (COL$5,409) | COL$2,882 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (COL$198,514) | COL$126,344 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (COL$17,297) | COL$13,557 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (COL$67,262) | COL$17,309 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (COL$213,575) | COL$80,830 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (COL$22,361) | COL$17,929 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (COL$15,696) | COL$12,288 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (COL$17,700) | COL$14,963 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (COL$10,577) | COL$6,294 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (COL$7,913) | COL$4,182 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$54,411) | COL$20,128 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 199% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (COL$169,280) | COL$35,496 | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (COL$81,730) | COL$22,299 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (COL$285,104) | COL$94,913 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (COL$260,480) | COL$94,136 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$35,241) | COL$22,089 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (COL$13,155) | COL$7,140 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (COL$13,510) | COL$3,827 | + 253% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (COL$2,179,729) | COL$1,779,890 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (COL$2,006) | COL$203 | + 890% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (COL$266,603) | COL$115,710 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (COL$16,922) | COL$7,906 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 103% more expensive than in Colombia
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