Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 21.4% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 15.1% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 2.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 44.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 13.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 24.2% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 60.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 7.50 € | -6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.78 € | 3.43 € | +92.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 € | 1.86 € | +17.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 € | 0.83 € | -26.0 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.51 € | 6.22 € | +77.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.69 € | +35.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 1.07 € | +73.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.74 € | 3.53 € | +29.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.56 € | 5.37 € | +17.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.11 € | 3.62 € | +16.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.42 € | 5.33 € | -1.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.13 € | +26.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.81 € | +40.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.76 € | +6.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.15 € | +14.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.57 € | -13.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.56 € | -29.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 0.69 € | -50.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.86 € | +23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 7.00 € | +40.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.62 € | +43.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 2.44 € | +17.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.00 € | -9.1 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 6.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 2.74 € | +112.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.95 € | 30.00 € | +88.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.46 € | 5.31 € | -17.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,450.00 € | -15.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,933.05 € | 28,787.50 € | -15.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.35 € | 184.92 € | +60.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.35 € | 20.33 € | +5.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.47 € | 31.30 € | -16.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.85 € | 60.56 € | +64.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.09 € | 23.85 € | +82.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 10.00 € | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 418.92 € | 417.67 € | -0.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,198.88 € | 7,182.45 € | -29.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.28 € | 81.14 € | +5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.67 € | 40.01 € | +18.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.14 € | 87.62 € | +16.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.57 € | 104.77 € | +22.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 960.32 € | 929.16 € | -3.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 728.28 € | 703.66 € | -3.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,683.51 € | 1,691.61 € | +0.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,209.73 € | 1,358.21 € | +12.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 310.37 € | 263.40 € | -15.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 207.80 € | 191.40 € | -7.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,043.11 € | 1,490.10 € | +42.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.83 | 3.88 | -19.6 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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