Compare prices in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the free province of Famagusta on all basic consumer goods, rents, transportation and much more.
A survey on the cost of living in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and the free province of Famagusta was conducted by insider based on what the popular numbeo price comparison website records. The survey records, among other things, the average prices of city restaurants, supermarkets, monthly bills, sports and leisure expenses, rent and property purchase, transportation and tuition in kindergartens and private schools.
The data rank Limassol as the most expensive, mainly due to high rents and the cost of buying a house, followed by Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos and free Famagusta.
Analytically:
RESTAURANTS
Lunch in a restaurant
Nicosia € 14.00
Limassol € 15.00
Larnaca € 9.00
Paphos € 7.00
El. Famagusta € 7.00
Three course meal for 2
Nicosia € 45.50
Limassol € 50.00
Larnaca € 40.00
Paphos € 35.00
El. Famagusta € 35.00
Combo meal
Nicosia € 6.00
Limassol € 6.00
Larnaca € 6.00
Paphos € 6.00
El. Famagusta € 6.00
Domestic beer
Nicosia € 3.50
Limassol € 3.00
Larnaca € 3.00
Paphos € 2.00
El. Famagusta € 2.00
Imported beer
Nicosia € 4.00
Limassol € 4.00
Larnaca € 4.25
Paphos € 3.25
El. Famagusta € 3.25
Cappuccino
Nicosia € 3.24
Limassol € 3.06
Larnaca € 3.18
Paphos € 2.56
El. Famagusta € 2.56
Refreshment
Nicosia € 1.48
Limassol € 1.29
Larnaca € 1.68
Paphos € 1.26
El. Famagusta € 1.26
Small bottled water
Nicosia € 0.64
Limassol € 0.62
Larnaca € 0.65
Paphos € 0.74
El. Famagusta € 0.74
SUPERMARKETS
One liter of milk
Nicosia € 1.48
Limassol € 1.46
Larnaca € 1.44
Paphos € 1.26
El. Famagusta € 1.26
Bread of 500 grams
Nicosia € 1.80
Limassol € 1.68
Larnaca € 1.63
Paphos € 1.00
El. Famagusta € 1.00
A kilo of rice
Nicosia € 1.89
Limassol € 1.98
Larnaca € 1.37
Paphos € 1.44
El. Famagusta € 1.44
Dozens of eggs
Nicosia € 3.04
Limassol € 2.91
Larnaca € 2.11
Paphos € 2.53
El. Famagusta € 2.29
Halloumi kilo
Nicosia € 11.62
Limassol € 8.11
Larnaca € 7.60
Paphos € 8.26
El. Famagusta € 4.33
Chicken fillet kilo
Nicosia € 7.22
Limassol € 7.52
Larnaca € 7.00
Paphos € 6.29
El. Famagusta € 6.29
Apples kilo
Nicosia € 2.16
Limassol € 2.17
Larnaca € 1.97
Paphos € 1.76
El. Famagusta € 1.00
Bananas kilo
Nicosia € 1.44
Limassol € 1.62
Larnaca € 1.42
Paphos € 1.31
El. Famagusta € 1.31
Kilo oranges
Nicosia € 1.62
Limassol € 1.49
Larnaca € 1.42
Paphos € 0.93
El. Famagusta € 0.93
Tomatoes kilo
Nicosia € 1.97
Limassol € 2.13
Larnaca € 2.50
Paphos € 1.99
El. Famagusta € 1.99
Potatoes kilo
Nicosia € 0.71
Limassol € 0.80
Larnaca € 1.25
Paphos € 0.83
El. Famagusta € 0.83
Onions kilo
Nicosia € 0.90
Limassol € 1.03
Larnaca € 1.33
Paphos € 0.71
El. Famagusta € 0.71
Lettuce
Nicosia € 0.49
Limassol € 0.62
Larnaca € 0.70
Paphos € 0.37
El. Famagusta € 0.37
Bottled water 1.5 l.
Nicosia € 0.92
Limassol € 0.71
Larnaca € 0.74
Paphos € 0.90
El. Famagusta € 0.90
Bottle of wine
Nicosia € 8.00
Limassol € 7.00
Larnaca € 6.00
Paphos € 5.50
El. Famagusta € 4.25
Domestic beer
Nicosia € 1.30
Limassol € 1.18
Larnaca € 1.18
Paphos € 1.07
El. Famagusta € 1.07
Imported beer
Nicosia € 2.71
Limassol € 2.48
Larnaca € 2.17
Paphos € 1.52
El. Famagusta € 1.50
Cigarettes
Nicosia € 5.00
Limassol € 4.90
Larnaca € 4.75
Paphos € 4.85
El. Famagusta € 4.80
TRANSPORT
Bus
Nicosia € 1.50
Limassol € 1.50
Larnaca € 1.50
Paphos € 1.50
El. Famagusta € 1.50
Taxi entrance fee
Nicosia € 4.25
Limassol € 5.00
Larnaca € 5.50
Paphos € 6.50
El. Famagusta € 6.00
MONTHLY ACCOUNTS
Electricity, heating, water supply, garbage
Nicosia € 126.41
Limassol € 154.63
Larnaca € 163.89
Paphos € 105.62
El. Famagusta € 105.62
Internet (60 Mbps or more)
Nicosia € 34.09
Limassol € 38.66
Larnaca € 48.33
Paphos € 44.08
El. Famagusta € 44.08
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Fitness monthly subscription
Nicosia: € 53.33
Limassol € 60.43
Larnaca € 51.85
Paphos € 46.25
El. Famagusta € 45.12
Tennis court rental
Nicosia € 35.00
Limassol € 23.00
Larnaca € 10.00
Paphos € 7.67
El. Famagusta € 8.50
Cinema
Nicosia € 9.00
Limassol € 9.00
Larnaca € 9.00
Paphos € 10.00
El. Famagusta € 8.00
FEES FOR CHILDREN
Kindergarten monthly
Nicosia € 323.18
Limassol € 357.22
Larnaca € 269.17
Paphos € 246.25
El. Famagusta € 246.25
Private school annually
Nicosia € 6,436
Limassol € 5,911
Larnaca € 4,350
Paphos € 7,025
El. Famagusta € 6,000
CLOTHING AND SHOES
Jean ( Levis 501 or similar)
Nicosia € 73.16
Limassol € 70.53
Larnaca € 113.75
Paphos € 72.86
El. Famagusta € 72.86
Summer dress ( Zara & H&M)
Nicosia € 39.38
Limassol € 41.32
Larnaca € 40.00
Paphos € 33.12
El. Famagusta € 15.00
Sports shoes
Nicosia € 72.03
Limassol € 74.17
Larnaca € 75.62
Paphos € 75.62
El. Famagusta € 75.62
Men's leather shoes
Nicosia € 98.24
Limassol € 101.90
Larnaca € 86.67
Paphos € 82.50
El. Famagusta € 82.50
RENT
One bedroom apartment in the city center
Nicosia € 525.19
Limassol € 808.33
Larnaca € 532.14
Paphos € 401.33
El. Famagusta No data provided
One bedroom apartment outside the city center
Nicosia € 444.23
Limassol € 671.96
Larnaca € 425.00
Paphos € 323.46
El. Famagusta No data provided
3 bedroom apartment city center
Nicosia € 891.30
Limassol € 1375.86
Larnaca € 923.29
Paphos € 687.50
El. Famagusta No data provided
3 bedroom apartment outside city center
Nicosia € 774.79
Limassol € 1134
Larnaca € 756.85
Paphos € 586.54
El. Famagusta No data provided
APARTMENT PURCHASE PRICE PER SQUARE METER
City centre
Nicosia € 1,500
Limassol € 2,883
Larnaca € 1,575
Paphos € 1,700
El. Famagusta No data provided
Outside the city center
Nicosia € 1,233
Limassol € 2,011
Larnaca € 1,066
Paphos € 1,466
El. Famagusta No data provided
CONCLUSIONS
NICOSIA
-A family of four without rent is needed € 2,617 per month
-A person without rent needs € 731.89
-Rental in Nicosia is 33.74% lower compared to Limassol
LIMASSOL
-A family of four without rent is needed € 2,620.98 per month
-Consumer prices in Limassol are 9.44% more expensive compared to Larnaca
LARNACA
-A family of four without including rent needs € 2,410.61 per month
-A person without rent needs € 696.04
-Restaurant prices in Larnaca are 20.36% higher compared to Paphos
PAPHOS
-A family of four without including rent needs € 2,087.46 per month
-A person without rent needs € 592.06
-Rental in Paphos is 20.14% lower compared to Nicosia
From Insider Magazine (February 2021 Issue)
