Cost of living in Cyprus compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cyprus is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.61 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.55 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 3.73 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.06 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.52 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.55 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Cyprus is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €801 (CHF 882) | CHF 2,736 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €600 (CHF 662) | CHF 2,168 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (CHF 198) | CHF 167 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (CHF 641) | CHF 1,619 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (CHF 455) | CHF 1,180 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (CHF 116) | CHF 94 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 29) | CHF 40 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (CHF 452) | CHF 400 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (CHF 194) | CHF 137 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (CHF 81) | CHF 111 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (CHF 53) | CHF 60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 86) | CHF 128 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 129) | CHF 167 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,558 (CHF 18,252) | CHF 28,438 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.50 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (CHF 45) | CHF 84 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (CHF 48) | CHF 106 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.74 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 5.27 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.97 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 3.91 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 4.67 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 39 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CHF 33) | CHF 77 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 35 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (CHF 71) | CHF 246 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 55) | CHF 107 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (CHF 4.40) | CHF 5.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (CHF 540) | CHF 464 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 0.39 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (CHF 67) | CHF 110 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 9 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland
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