Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 12.7% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 6.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 17.8% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 21.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 16.0% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 31.9% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.25 € | 8.00 € | -22.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.54 € | 3.47 € | -2.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.76 € | 1.76 € | -36.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 € | 0.94 € | -62.2 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 € | 6.09 € | +41.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.99 € | 1.55 € | -22.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 1.15 € | +19.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 € | 3.67 € | +5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.01 € | 5.37 € | -10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.72 € | 3.66 € | -22.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.32 € | 5.59 € | -23.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.19 € | +6.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.83 € | -11.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.92 € | -9.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.26 € | +6.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.63 € | -29.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.60 € | -19.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 0.77 € | -39.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.95 € | +4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 € | 1.62 € | -5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 € | 2.34 € | +18.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 5.00 € | -52.4 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 50.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.75 € | 5.20 € | -9.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.19 € | -20.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.29 € | 5.28 € | -16.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,955.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -13.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,358.51 € | 28,306.25 € | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.86 € | 187.47 € | -3.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.42 € | 20.31 € | -0.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.70 € | 30.76 € | -38.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.04 € | 65.04 € | +96.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.00 € | 28.08 € | +47.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 567.07 € | 430.75 € | -24.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 7,370.32 € | -46.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.61 € | 80.53 € | -11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.87 € | 46.45 € | +16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.87 € | 89.63 € | -4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.66 € | 107.02 € | -13.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 847.52 € | 918.80 € | +8.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 735.25 € | 723.32 € | -1.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,331.11 € | 1,713.92 € | +28.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,112.73 € | 1,385.54 € | +24.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.31 € | 282.59 € | -17.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 271.33 € | 216.59 € | -20.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,501.37 € | 1,599.87 € | -36.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.63 | 4.40 | +21.2 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | |
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