Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 126% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$49,131) | COL$22,895 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (COL$27,827) | COL$17,495 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (COL$20,855) | COL$7,396 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (COL$6,436) | COL$2,744 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (COL$24,240) | COL$5,405 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (COL$8,718) | COL$2,714 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (COL$25,228) | COL$8,066 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (COL$6,930) | COL$5,277 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (COL$3,819) | COL$2,102 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (COL$4,663) | COL$3,015 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (COL$49,621) | COL$40,771 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (COL$10,408) | COL$4,305 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (COL$5,381) | COL$2,124 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €801 (COL$3,497,486) | COL$2,537,890 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (COL$2,622,611) | COL$1,228,870 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (COL$783,180) | COL$229,507 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (COL$2,541,847) | COL$1,478,890 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (COL$1,801,436) | COL$833,809 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (COL$457,865) | COL$158,142 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (COL$114,752) | COL$71,242 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (COL$1,793,218) | COL$1,210,080 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (COL$768,855) | COL$335,449 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,715) | COL$18,437 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (COL$30,707) | COL$10,413 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (COL$321,175) | COL$172,149 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (COL$211,525) | COL$101,822 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (COL$342,655) | COL$250,262 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (COL$510,425) | COL$205,591 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 41% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,558 (COL$72,337,729) | COL$60,224,600 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (COL$5,455) | COL$2,338 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (COL$179,708) | COL$132,114 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (COL$26,212) | COL$15,361 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (COL$66,099) | COL$14,576 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (COL$189,486) | COL$82,155 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (COL$18,770) | COL$17,376 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (COL$13,252) | COL$12,377 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (COL$17,394) | COL$15,999 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (COL$12,969) | COL$6,191 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (COL$10,947) | COL$4,556 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (COL$76,578) | COL$21,972 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 171% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (COL$131,061) | COL$32,597 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$91,591) | COL$24,305 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (COL$280,177) | COL$87,467 | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$218,435) | COL$93,085 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (COL$26,212) | COL$22,529 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (COL$17,441) | COL$7,906 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (COL$13,106) | COL$3,525 | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (COL$2,142,054) | COL$1,849,760 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (COL$1,972) | COL$244 | + 708% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (COL$265,094) | COL$119,025 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (COL$16,629) | COL$8,462 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 92% more expensive than in Colombia
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