Cost of living
Nicosia (Cyprus) compared to Limassol
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Overview comparison
Nicosia (Cyprus)Limassol
Consumer prices in Nicosia (Cyprus) are roughly 7% higher than in Limassol.
Cost of living
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,294 | 1,895 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,395 | 4,829 |
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| Without rent one person | 864 | 734 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,816 | 2,582 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,313.23 | 1,498.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,664.4 | 2,651.46 |
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| Food person | 583 | 560 |
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| Food family | 1,609 | 1,339 |
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| Transport person | 84.57 | 77.07 |
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| Transport family | 226.14 | 214.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.03 years | 82.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| Lunch Menu | 26.37 | 25.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.69 | 72.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.31 | 7.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.35 | 3.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.44 | 3.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.01 | 2.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,553.27 | 1,825.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,210.15 | 917.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,182.37 | 2,784.35 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,198.75 | 2,631.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.92 | 125.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.54 | 238.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.21 | 36.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.05 | 3.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,861 | 4,361 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,566 | 4,913 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.67 | 2.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.22% | 36.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21 | 19.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 2.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.61 | 3.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.14 | 13.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.03 | 8.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.31 | 11.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.82 |
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Other
| Item | Nicosia (Cyprus) | Limassol |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 69.4 | 91.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.84 | 10.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.01 | 55.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.37 | 14.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 96.4 | 115.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.81 | 133.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 523.44 | 568.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,681 | 7,564 |
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