Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 14.2% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 6.5% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 22.4% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 6.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 25.7% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 27.7% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 61.00 € | +1.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 8.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.18 € | 3.53 € | +11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 1.80 € | -35.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 0.94 € | -51.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 6.08 € | +40.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.55 € | -3.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.12 € | +9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.70 € | 3.59 € | -3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 5.38 € | -32.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 3.65 € | -33.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.45 € | 5.82 € | -31.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.18 € | -6.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.83 € | -10.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.91 € | -26.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.27 € | -11.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.61 € | -33.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.60 € | -39.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 0.80 € | -41.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € | 0.92 € | +37.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.63 € | -26.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 2.29 € | -15.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.3 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.85 € | 2.00 € | +8.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 50.00 € | -19.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 5.40 € | +16.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.19 € | -1.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 30.00 € | -6.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.79 € | 5.27 € | -22.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -22.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,754.92 € | 27,940.62 € | -12.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 185.94 € | 184.59 € | -0.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.89 € | 20.01 € | -12.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.02 € | 30.78 € | +2.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.76 € | 64.33 € | +96.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.33 € | 26.91 € | +64.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 701.80 € | 426.44 € | -39.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,575.42 € | 7,366.14 € | -30.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.16 € | 77.14 € | -14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.15 € | 45.77 € | +20.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.92 € | 90.13 € | -0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.79 € | 107.27 € | -11.9 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 767.08 € | 934.47 € | +21.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.32 € | 737.82 € | +21.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,422.90 € | 1,725.07 € | +21.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,124.52 € | 1,403.32 € | +24.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 526.05 € | 287.95 € | -45.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 358.61 € | 220.05 € | -38.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,360.39 € | 1,594.46 € | -32.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.45 | +21.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
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