Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Cyprus are 9.8% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cyprus are 2.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 21.6% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 19.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 12.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 35.1% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.25 € | -27.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.28 € | 3.40 € | +3.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 1.83 € | -28.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 € | 0.85 € | -62.7 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 6.06 € | +45.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.85 € | 1.71 € | -7.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.10 € | +18.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.12 € | 3.52 € | +12.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 5.25 € | -13.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.52 € | 3.61 € | -20.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.16 € | 5.41 € | -24.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.15 € | +8.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.82 € | +2.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.78 € | -25.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.24 € | +8.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.60 € | -16.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.54 € | -13.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 0.70 € | -42.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.86 € | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.56 € | -7.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 2.43 € | +17.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
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) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 2.74 € | -29.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.61 € | 5.31 € | -19.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,490.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -5.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,606.33 € | 28,419.23 € | +6.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 197.71 € | 186.17 € | -5.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.87 € | 20.14 € | -3.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.37 € | 31.57 € | -36.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.86 € | 61.01 € | +97.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 € | 24.40 € | +40.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 550.52 € | 415.64 € | -24.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 7,140.91 € | -57.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.26 € | 83.94 € | -4.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.08 € | 40.97 € | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.26 € | 87.32 € | -2.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.69 € | 108.64 € | -10.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 819.85 € | 904.52 € | +10.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.57 € | 692.80 € | -0.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,233.71 € | 1,657.50 € | +34.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,049.51 € | 1,363.42 € | +29.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 339.12 € | 256.64 € | -24.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.33 € | 191.74 € | -28.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,381.94 € | 1,507.21 € | -36.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.38 | 3.78 | +11.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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