Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Nicosia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Nicosia are 0.7% lower than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Nicosia are 0.8% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Nicosia are 6.3% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nicosia are 5.0% lower than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Nicosia are 3.5% lower than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nicosia is 47.3% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 7.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.34 € | 3.43 € | +2.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 1.55 € | -20.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 0.82 € | +63.1 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.84 € | 6.04 € | +3.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.63 € | +47.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 0.99 € | -10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.35 € | 3.20 € | -26.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 5.05 € | -12.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.65 € | 3.62 € | -22.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.82 € | 4.65 € | -20.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 1.22 € | +54.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.82 € | +1.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.86 € | +56.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 1.13 € | +26.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.59 € | +11.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.48 € | -12.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 € | 0.43 € | -55.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.88 € | +1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.64 € | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 € | 3.04 € | +35.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 5.00 € | +8.7 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.40 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 50.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 1.61 € | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 50.00 € | +233.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.06 € | 5.26 € | -25.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,650.00 € | 24,950.00 € | -2.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,579.78 € | 26,683.33 € | +8.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 198.75 € | 188.12 € | -5.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.03 € | 20.92 € | -16.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.14 € | 27.25 € | -9.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.64 € | 60.50 € | +41.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.20 € | 20.00 € | -13.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 442.53 € | 371.00 € | -16.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,593.33 € | 6,736.38 € | -29.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.38 € | 72.78 € | -11.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.14 € | 29.25 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.78 € | 76.67 € | -12.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.44 € | 89.17 € | -16.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 585.83 € | 634.13 € | +8.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 490.88 € | 522.14 € | +6.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,084.15 € | 1,180.53 € | +8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 931.27 € | 951.67 € | +2.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 276.44 € | 178.84 € | -35.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 258.95 € | 163.51 € | -36.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Nicosia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 963.42 € | 1,430.83 € | +48.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.55 | 3.60 | -20.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 622 | 77 |
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| Cost of Living in Peristeri | 3.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aspropyrgos | 10.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corinth | 50.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patras | 130.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 152.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Agrinio | 171.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 174.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 220.12 miles |
Cities near Nicosia: | Cost of Living in Tseri | 8.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dali | 12.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Athienou | 24.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lapithos | 26.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larnaca | 28.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Famagusta | 37.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Limassol | 52.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ypsonas | 56.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Paphos | 103.51 miles |