Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 15.0% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 9.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 7.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 8.3% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 16.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 37.7% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 60.00 € | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| 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) | 3.45 € | 3.52 € | +2.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 € | 1.78 € | -37.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 € | 0.89 € | -64.7 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 6.17 € | +48.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.57 € | -9.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.11 € | -16.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 3.58 € | +11.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.77 € | 5.47 € | -5.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.76 € | 3.65 € | -36.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 € | 5.77 € | -26.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.16 € | -5.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.82 € | +20.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.84 € | -8.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.27 € | -34.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.60 € | -5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.58 € | -14.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.66 € | 0.73 € | -56.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 € | 0.91 € | +8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 7.00 € | +16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 1.61 € | +75.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.27 € | +52.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.00 € | -39.0 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 2.00 € | -35.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 50.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 2.98 € | -15.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.58 € | 5.29 € | -19.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 25,450.00 € | -6.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,159.93 € | 27,717.86 € | -13.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.47 € | 172.93 € | -42.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.42 € | 20.50 € | -19.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.99 € | 31.50 € | -30.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.81 € | 64.22 € | +84.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.17 € | 25.58 € | +20.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 417.73 € | 423.17 € | +1.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,986.29 € | 7,225.95 € | -44.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.07 € | 79.79 € | -0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.70 € | 44.28 € | +17.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.49 € | 88.42 € | +1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.05 € | 105.02 € | -8.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 889.07 € | 944.73 € | +6.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 670.74 € | 747.61 € | +11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,662.26 € | 1,747.32 € | +5.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,266.07 € | 1,379.06 € | +8.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 520.03 € | 280.28 € | -46.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 414.40 € | 210.17 € | -49.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,846.04 € | 1,599.28 € | -43.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.34 | +9.1 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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