Cyprus (CY)
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation and EU member state situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
Capital: Nicosia
Region: Europe
Language: Greek
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 62)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Cyprus — 2026 data in EUR.
62
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Moderately priced. Similar to or slightly less than Western European averages.
Food & Groceries
Bread (400g loaf) €1.20–1.80
Milk (1L) €1.10–1.50
Eggs (12 pack) €2.40–3.20
Chicken breast (1kg) €6–9
Beef mince (1kg) €9–13
Local halloumi (250g — iconic Cypriot cheese) €3.50–5.00
Pasta (500g) €1.00–1.80
Rice (1kg) €1.50–2.20
Olive oil (1L, local) €7–12
Tomatoes (1kg) €1.50–2.50
Potatoes (1kg) €0.80–1.40
Local wine (bottle, mid-range) €6–12
Beer (local Keo 500ml) €1.20–1.80
Weekly groceries (2 adults) €80–130
Dining Out
Coffee (frappé / cappuccino) €2.50–4.00
Lunch at local taverna €12–20 per person
Dinner meze (3 courses + wine) €22–35 per person
Pizza (mid-range restaurant) €10–15
Fast food meal (burger + fries) €8–13
Fine dining dinner €50–90 per person
Fresh orange juice €3–5
Beer at a bar (pint) €3.50–6.00
Rent
Studio apartment (Nicosia) €600–850/month
1-bed apartment (Nicosia) €750–1,100/month
2-bed apartment (Nicosia) €900–1,500/month
1-bed apartment (Limassol) €900–1,400/month
2-bed apartment (Limassol) €1,100–1,800/month
2-bed apartment (Larnaca) €750–1,100/month
2-bed apartment (Paphos) €700–1,100/month
3-bed villa with pool €1,800–4,000/month
Transport
Petrol (per litre, unleaded 95) €1.50–1.70
Taxi (base fare) €3.50
Taxi (per km) €0.73–0.85
Airport taxi (Larnaca to Nicosia) €45–60
Intercity bus (Nicosia–Limassol) €5–8
Car rental (per day, economy) €25–50
Health & Insurance
GP visit (GESY registered — free) €0 (GESY card)
GP visit (private) €30–60
Specialist consultation (private) €60–120
Dental check-up and clean €40–80
Prescription medication (GESY copayment) €1–10
Emergency room visit (private) €150–500
Eye test €30–50
Utilities
Electricity (1–2 bed flat, monthly — higher in summer with A/C) €60–150
Water (monthly) €15–35
Internet (100 Mbit fibre, monthly) €25–40
Mobile plan with data (monthly) €15–30
LPG gas cylinder (cooking) €20–30 per cylinder
Childcare
State public school (primary / secondary) Free
Private nursery / daycare (monthly) €350–700
Private primary school (annual) €3,000–8,000
International school (annual) €8,000–18,000
Private tutor (per hour) €15–25
Leisure
Gym membership (monthly) €30–60
Cinema ticket €8–12
Yoga class (drop-in) €12–18
Haircut (men's) €10–20
Haircut (women's, blow dry) €25–50
Massage (60 min) €40–70
Beach club day pass (Limassol) €20–60
Golf round (18 holes, Aphrodite Hills) €70–120
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