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 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.54 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.60 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.35 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.96 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 2.40 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.60 | - 58% | |
| 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 1,001) | CHF 2,790 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 (CHF 664) | CHF 2,135 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (CHF 193) | CHF 157 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (CHF 644) | CHF 1,589 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €412 (CHF 445) | CHF 1,203 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (CHF 113) | CHF 89 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 41 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (CHF 452) | CHF 465 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €164 (CHF 177) | CHF 120 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cyprus is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CHF 100) | CHF 110 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (CHF 48) | CHF 59 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (CHF 113) | CHF 127 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (CHF 126) | CHF 176 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cyprus is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,906 (CHF 21,469) | CHF 27,830 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.48 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (CHF 44) | CHF 83 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cyprus is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 17 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 54 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (CHF 47) | CHF 92 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 5.70 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 4.51 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 5.58 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 3.46 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 4.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cyprus is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 41) | CHF 76 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 35 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (CHF 69) | CHF 222 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (CHF 63) | CHF 109 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (CHF 529) | CHF 455 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 0.37 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (CHF 65) | CHF 102 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.81 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cyprus is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland
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