Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 14.4% lower than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 7.9% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 15.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 24.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 18.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 29.5% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 € | 5.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.62 € | 3.39 € | -6.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.85 € | 1.69 € | -40.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.57 € | 0.94 € | -63.3 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.12 € | 1.66 € | +48.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.00 € | 1.60 € | -19.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.15 € | +23.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.53 € | 3.82 € | +8.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.26 € | 5.47 € | -12.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.85 € | 3.57 € | -26.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.65 € | 5.37 € | -29.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.23 € | +10.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.84 € | -11.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.94 € | -9.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 1.27 € | -0.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.66 € | -28.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.61 € | -15.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.35 € | 0.82 € | -39.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.91 € | 0.99 € | +8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.96 € | 7.00 € | -12.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.66 € | 1.53 € | -7.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.24 € | +12.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 5.00 € | -56.5 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 € | 2.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 50.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | 5.80 € | +16.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.86 € | 3.19 € | -17.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.64 € | 1.39 € | -15.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,500.00 € | -8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,299.12 € | 28,825.00 € | -1.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 197.34 € | 187.08 € | -5.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.05 € | 19.81 € | -1.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 48.77 € | 29.39 € | -39.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 32.84 € | 66.04 € | +101.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.03 € | 26.24 € | +45.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 589.24 € | 417.71 € | -29.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,048.40 € | 7,306.45 € | -57.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 90.80 € | 76.72 € | -15.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.37 € | 44.89 € | +8.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.27 € | 89.77 € | -4.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.52 € | 101.88 € | -20.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 863.14 € | 868.21 € | +0.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 750.42 € | 746.00 € | -0.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,328.74 € | 1,722.26 € | +29.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,126.18 € | 1,358.63 € | +20.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 335.59 € | 279.55 € | -16.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 255.82 € | 219.78 € | -14.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,536.17 € | 1,646.99 € | -35.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.58 | 4.43 | +23.6 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
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