Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 20% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₡ 7,896) | ₡ 5,864 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₡ 4,856) | ₡ 3,943 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (₡ 3,521) | ₡ 1,819 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (₡ 960) | ₡ 840 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (₡ 3,058) | ₡ 1,706 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (₡ 1,303) | ₡ 1,067 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (₡ 4,143) | ₡ 2,758 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (₡ 1,159) | ₡ 1,965 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (₡ 664) | ₡ 959 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₡ 805) | ₡ 1,054 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₡ 5,609) | ₡ 9,433 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (₡ 1,757) | ₡ 1,531 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (₡ 756) | ₡ 735 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 39% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €928 (₡ 684,259) | ₡ 566,613 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (₡ 454,228) | ₡ 278,738 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₡ 132,205) | ₡ 37,389 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (₡ 414,136) | ₡ 465,082 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (₡ 304,092) | ₡ 229,175 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (₡ 77,290) | ₡ 24,475 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₡ 19,371) | ₡ 15,436 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (₡ 309,279) | ₡ 188,597 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (₡ 120,701) | ₡ 57,903 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₡ 5,281) | ₡ 4,422 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₡ 4,431) | ₡ 2,275 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 71% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (₡ 68,236) | ₡ 35,853 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₡ 33,141) | ₡ 20,140 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₡ 77,507) | ₡ 51,359 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₡ 86,162) | ₡ 46,668 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 32% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,906 (₡ 14,679,859) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (₡ 931) | ₡ 588 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (₡ 30,336) | ₡ 23,064 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (₡ 2,869) | ₡ 4,978 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₡ 11,158) | ₡ 6,819 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (₡ 32,089) | ₡ 44,377 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₡ 3,709) | ₡ 3,034 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (₡ 2,604) | ₡ 2,399 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (₡ 2,936) | ₡ 3,440 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (₡ 1,755) | ₡ 1,593 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (₡ 1,313) | ₡ 1,319 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₡ 9,026) | ₡ 7,324 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 88% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₡ 28,081) | ₡ 12,943 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₡ 13,558) | ₡ 5,929 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₡ 47,295) | ₡ 16,811 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₡ 43,210) | ₡ 29,833 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₡ 5,846) | ₡ 3,957 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (₡ 3,018) | ₡ 2,206 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (₡ 2,241) | ₡ 1,416 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₡ 361,590) | ₡ 302,259 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₡ 333) | ₡ 46 | + 623% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₡ 44,226) | ₡ 37,582 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (₡ 2,807) | ₡ 2,221 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 38% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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