Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Cyprus are 11.7% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cyprus are 2.2% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 28.1% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 12.7% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 15.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 43.2% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.50 € | -3.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 55.00 € | -21.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 7.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.10 € | 3.19 € | +2.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 € | 1.57 € | -36.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 € | 0.78 € | -65.0 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.71 € | 5.75 € | +55.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 1.56 € | -5.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.91 € | +5.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 € | 3.03 € | +13.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.73 € | 4.57 € | -20.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.20 € | 3.34 € | -20.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.03 € | 4.54 € | -35.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.08 € | +6.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.72 € | -0.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.72 € | -27.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.09 € | -1.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.52 € | -17.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.44 € | -15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.12 € | 0.61 € | -45.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.82 € | -0.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.63 € | 1.37 € | -15.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 2.08 € | +1.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.50 € | 5.00 € | -33.3 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.50 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 40.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.61 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.99 € | 5.76 € | -17.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 22,500.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,349.32 € | 23,187.50 € | -8.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 178.22 € | 173.64 € | -2.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.23 € | 0.09 € | -61.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.39 € | 33.46 € | -30.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.65 € | 58.16 € | +103.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.63 € | 23.86 € | +35.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.25 € | 9.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 503.98 € | 359.66 € | -28.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,991.30 € | 6,084.92 € | -64.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 84.27 € | 81.54 € | -3.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.21 € | 38.80 € | +4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.85 € | 80.44 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.45 € | 99.17 € | -11.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 811.08 € | 883.06 € | +8.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 663.69 € | 681.61 € | +2.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,187.24 € | 1,692.02 € | +42.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 989.29 € | 1,361.38 € | +37.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 316.47 € | 203.74 € | -35.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 255.21 € | 142.21 € | -44.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,370.77 € | 1,317.78 € | -44.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.08 | 2.79 | +34.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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