Cost of Living Comparison Between Nicosia and Athens 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Athens are 0.4% higher than in Nicosia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Athens are 1.1% lower than in Nicosia | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 6.0% lower than in Nicosia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 5.3% higher than in Nicosia | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 2.8% higher than in Nicosia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 31.9% lower than in Nicosia | |
Restaurants | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 € | 3.34 € | -2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.96 € | +26.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.50 € | -38.7 % |
Markets | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.93 € | 5.84 € | -1.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.67 € | 1.11 € | -33.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.11 € | +12.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.16 € | 4.32 € | +37.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.16 € | 5.80 € | +12.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.66 € | 4.65 € | +27.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.89 € | 5.84 € | +19.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.79 € | -32.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.81 € | -2.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.55 € | -33.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 0.89 € | -21.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.53 € | -2.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.55 € | +18.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.42 € | 0.97 € | +127.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.87 € | +1.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.93 € | 1.56 € | -19.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.08 € | 2.23 € | -27.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 4.60 € | -8.0 % |
Transportation | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.40 € | 1.20 € | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 30.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.45 € | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 € | 15.00 € | -70.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.26 € | 7.07 € | +34.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,950.00 € | 25,650.00 € | +2.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,683.33 € | 24,579.78 € | -7.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 188.12 € | 198.75 € | +5.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.92 € | 24.94 € | +19.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.25 € | 30.14 € | +10.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.50 € | 42.64 € | -29.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 € | 23.20 € | +16.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 371.00 € | 442.53 € | +19.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,736.38 € | 9,593.33 € | +42.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.78 € | 82.38 € | +13.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.25 € | 32.14 € | +9.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.67 € | 87.78 € | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 89.17 € | 106.76 € | +19.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 634.13 € | 585.83 € | -7.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 522.14 € | 490.88 € | -6.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,180.53 € | 1,084.15 € | -8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 951.67 € | 928.75 € | -2.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 178.84 € | 276.44 € | +54.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 163.51 € | 258.95 € | +58.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nicosia Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,430.83 € | 963.42 € | -32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.60 | 4.55 | +26.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 79 | 623 |
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