Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 12.1% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 4.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 23.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 21.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 14.3% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 32.5% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.25 € | 8.00 € | -22.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.51 € | 3.54 € | +0.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 1.79 € | -35.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 € | 0.93 € | -62.2 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 6.13 € | +44.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.56 € | -20.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 1.11 € | +15.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 € | 3.62 € | +4.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.89 € | 5.41 € | -8.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.69 € | 3.64 € | -22.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.31 € | 5.85 € | -19.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.18 € | +6.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.83 € | -9.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.88 € | -14.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.28 € | +9.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.61 € | -31.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.59 € | -15.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.26 € | 0.79 € | -37.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 € | 0.93 € | +2.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.67 € | 1.66 € | -0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 2.25 € | +13.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.10 € | 5.00 € | -50.5 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 50.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 € | 5.72 € | +4.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.06 € | -24.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.32 € | 5.28 € | -16.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,902.50 € | 25,450.00 € | -11.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,016.33 € | 27,717.86 € | -1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 195.59 € | 183.09 € | -6.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.80 € | 20.11 € | -3.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.78 € | 30.60 € | -39.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.48 € | 64.41 € | +98.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.94 € | 26.46 € | +39.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 578.00 € | 419.78 € | -27.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,457.06 € | 7,365.01 € | -45.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.33 € | 78.34 € | -13.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.34 € | 44.37 € | +12.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.71 € | 88.95 € | -5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 122.39 € | 106.80 € | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 846.11 € | 931.61 € | +10.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 734.15 € | 745.05 € | +1.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,292.39 € | 1,765.33 € | +36.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,089.01 € | 1,424.28 € | +30.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.48 € | 287.95 € | -16.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 272.09 € | 215.94 € | -20.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,467.78 € | 1,590.82 € | -35.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.62 | 4.41 | +21.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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