Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Colombia
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Cyprus is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$72,278) | COL$35,792 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$31,023) | COL$26,278 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (COL$17,428) | COL$10,797 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 (COL$7,493) | COL$4,573 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.58 (COL$19,240) | COL$9,741 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (COL$10,520) | COL$4,189 | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$28,411) | COL$12,371 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (COL$8,190) | COL$9,369 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (COL$4,244) | COL$3,513 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (COL$6,516) | COL$4,018 | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$39,441) | COL$47,532 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (COL$10,049) | COL$6,510 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (COL$6,891) | COL$3,591 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Cyprus is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,504 (COL$6,315,052) | COL$3,454,010 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €949 (COL$3,984,023) | COL$1,823,560 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (COL$963,533) | COL$333,891 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €856 (COL$3,595,408) | COL$1,981,820 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 (COL$2,165,571) | COL$1,031,590 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €209 (COL$878,889) | COL$221,763 | + 296% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (COL$107,191) | COL$75,011 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €338 (COL$1,421,177) | COL$1,370,670 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (COL$502,339) | COL$456,722 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$25,921) | COL$21,274 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (COL$31,731) | COL$15,290 | + 108% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Cyprus is 46% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (COL$416,784) | COL$199,131 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (COL$164,514) | COL$136,026 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (COL$404,849) | COL$360,512 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (COL$505,921) | COL$297,703 | + 70% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Cyprus is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,886 (COL$91,909,010) | COL$72,567,200 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$6,199) | COL$4,027 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (COL$204,186) | COL$146,874 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Cyprus is 60% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$37,383) | COL$21,178 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (COL$83,988) | COL$27,786 | + 202% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (COL$214,412) | COL$120,334 | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (COL$22,691) | COL$24,902 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.39 (COL$18,437) | COL$13,857 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (COL$17,412) | COL$19,972 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (COL$9,112) | COL$8,151 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (COL$10,849) | COL$5,937 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (COL$62,402) | COL$32,239 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Cyprus is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Cyprus | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (COL$203,480) | COL$50,157 | + 306% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$94,996) | COL$28,700 | + 231% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (COL$125,983) | COL$134,433 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (COL$363,631) | COL$125,910 | + 189% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$43,592) | COL$33,639 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (COL$17,266) | COL$10,456 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (COL$17,037) | COL$5,710 | + 198% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €740 (COL$3,109,573) | COL$2,545,900 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (COL$140) | COL$203 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (COL$242,788) | COL$111,017 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (COL$20,026) | COL$8,830 | + 127% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,613 prices entered by 835 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 66% more expensive than in Colombia
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