Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.50 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.85 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.86 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.46 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 2.36 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.42 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €901 (CHF 977) | CHF 2,835 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €648 (CHF 702) | CHF 2,155 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (CHF 185) | CHF 144 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (CHF 667) | CHF 1,621 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €436 (CHF 473) | CHF 1,255 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (CHF 114) | CHF 92 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 41 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (CHF 455) | CHF 465 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (CHF 177) | CHF 118 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| 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 100) | CHF 109 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (CHF 49) | CHF 60 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (CHF 114) | CHF 126 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 127) | CHF 173 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,488 (CHF 23,291) | CHF 27,071 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.51 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (CHF 45) | CHF 80 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (CHF 47) | CHF 85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 5.10 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 4.41 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 4.76 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 3.28 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.12 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 35 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 41) | CHF 77 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (CHF 70) | CHF 159 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (CHF 64) | CHF 110 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 5.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (CHF 531) | CHF 455 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 0.36 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (CHF 65) | CHF 102 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland
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