Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 13 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.59 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (CHF 4.55) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 3.80 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.39 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.62 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €928 (CHF 1,017) | CHF 2,797 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (CHF 675) | CHF 2,185 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (CHF 197) | CHF 166 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (CHF 616) | CHF 1,637 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (CHF 452) | CHF 1,195 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (CHF 115) | CHF 94 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 29) | CHF 40 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (CHF 460) | CHF 426 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (CHF 179) | CHF 127 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 101) | CHF 108 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (CHF 49) | CHF 62 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (CHF 115) | CHF 128 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 128) | CHF 167 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,906 (CHF 21,828) | CHF 27,665 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.48 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (CHF 45) | CHF 87 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 16 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (CHF 48) | CHF 98 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 4.74 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 5.27 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.63 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 4.67 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 39 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 42) | CHF 75 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (CHF 70) | CHF 251 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (CHF 64) | CHF 108 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 5.06 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (CHF 538) | CHF 464 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 0.33 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (CHF 66) | CHF 99 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland
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