Cost of Living Comparison Between Cyprus and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 16.6% higher than in Cyprus (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 7.0% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Rent Prices in France are 18.3% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 7.0% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 34.5% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 38.4% higher than in Cyprus | |
Restaurants | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 61.00 € | 60.00 € | -1.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 11.00 € | +37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.53 € | 3.18 € | -9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 2.79 € | +54.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.94 € | 1.95 € | +107.1 % |
Markets | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.08 € | 4.34 € | -28.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.61 € | +3.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.02 € | -8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.59 € | 3.70 € | +3.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.38 € | 7.98 € | +48.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.65 € | 5.48 € | +50.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.82 € | 8.45 € | +45.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.27 € | +7.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.92 € | +11.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.24 € | +36.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.44 € | +13.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.92 € | +50.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.98 € | +64.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.80 € | 1.38 € | +71.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 0.67 € | -27.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.63 € | 2.23 € | +36.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.29 € | 2.70 € | +18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 12.00 € | +140.0 % |
Transportation | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.85 € | -7.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 62.00 € | +24.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.40 € | 4.65 € | -13.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.19 € | 3.22 € | +1.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 32.10 € | +7.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.27 € | 6.79 € | +28.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +29.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,940.62 € | 31,754.92 € | +13.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 184.59 € | 185.94 € | +0.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.01 € | 22.89 € | +14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.78 € | 30.02 € | -2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.33 € | 32.76 € | -49.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.91 € | 16.33 € | -39.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 426.44 € | 701.80 € | +64.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,366.14 € | 10,575.42 € | +43.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.14 € | 90.16 € | +16.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.77 € | 38.15 € | -16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.13 € | 90.92 € | +0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.27 € | 121.79 € | +13.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 934.47 € | 767.08 € | -17.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 737.82 € | 608.32 € | -17.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,725.07 € | 1,422.90 € | -17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,403.32 € | 1,124.52 € | -19.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 287.95 € | 527.23 € | +83.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 220.05 € | 358.61 € | +63.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,594.46 € | 2,360.39 € | +48.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.45 | 3.66 | -17.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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