Cost of Living Comparison Between Cyprus and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 15.1% higher than in Cyprus (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 16.7% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 20.9% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 5.7% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 39.6% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 60.5% higher than in Cyprus | |
Restaurants | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (26.67 A$) |
14.06 € (25.00 A$) |
-6.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (106.68 A$) |
67.49 € (120.00 A$) |
+12.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 € (14.22 A$) |
8.44 € (15.00 A$) |
+5.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.00 € (7.11 A$) |
5.62 € (10.00 A$) |
+40.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 € (8.89 A$) |
6.19 € (11.00 A$) |
+23.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.39 € (6.03 A$) |
3.08 € (5.48 A$) |
-9.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.71 € (3.04 A$) |
2.28 € (4.06 A$) |
+33.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.94 € (1.67 A$) |
1.87 € (3.32 A$) |
+98.5 % |
Markets | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.66 € (2.95 A$) |
1.38 € (2.46 A$) |
-16.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.57 € (2.80 A$) |
1.96 € (3.49 A$) |
+24.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.15 € (2.05 A$) |
0.81 € (1.44 A$) |
-29.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.83 € (6.81 A$) |
3.95 € (7.02 A$) |
+3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.46 € (9.71 A$) |
3.55 € (6.32 A$) |
-35.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.56 € (6.32 A$) |
3.31 € (5.89 A$) |
-6.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.34 € (9.50 A$) |
5.43 € (9.65 A$) |
+1.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.23 € (2.19 A$) |
1.27 € (2.26 A$) |
+3.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.83 € (1.48 A$) |
1.09 € (1.93 A$) |
+30.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.92 € (1.63 A$) |
1.16 € (2.06 A$) |
+26.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.27 € (2.26 A$) |
1.75 € (3.10 A$) |
+37.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.66 € (1.18 A$) |
1.00 € (1.77 A$) |
+50.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 € (1.09 A$) |
0.85 € (1.52 A$) |
+39.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.82 € (1.46 A$) |
1.96 € (3.48 A$) |
+138.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.98 € (1.74 A$) |
1.35 € (2.40 A$) |
+37.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 € (12.45 A$) |
11.25 € (20.00 A$) |
+60.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.55 € (2.76 A$) |
3.86 € (6.86 A$) |
+148.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.24 € (3.98 A$) |
4.17 € (7.42 A$) |
+86.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5.00 € (8.89 A$) |
28.12 € (50.00 A$) |
+462.4 % |
Transportation | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 € (3.56 A$) |
2.53 € (4.50 A$) |
+26.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 € (88.90 A$) |
80.70 € (143.48 A$) |
+61.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.80 € (10.31 A$) |
3.09 € (5.50 A$) |
-46.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.19 € (5.67 A$) |
2.44 € (4.35 A$) |
-23.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 € (53.34 A$) |
32.85 € (58.40 A$) |
+9.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.40 € (2.49 A$) |
1.02 € (1.81 A$) |
-27.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
25,000.00 € (44,449.18 A$) |
24,985.28 € (44,423.00 A$) |
-0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,406.25 € (50,505.38 A$) |
19,879.30 € (35,344.74 A$) |
-30.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
188.95 € (335.95 A$) |
154.02 € (273.85 A$) |
-18.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
19.81 € (35.22 A$) |
23.37 € (41.56 A$) |
+18.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
29.25 € (52.00 A$) |
46.12 € (82.01 A$) |
+57.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
66.04 € (117.42 A$) |
41.01 € (72.92 A$) |
-37.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
25.59 € (45.50 A$) |
14.29 € (25.41 A$) |
-44.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
10.00 € (17.78 A$) |
11.25 € (20.00 A$) |
+12.5 % |
Childcare | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
419.22 € (745.36 A$) |
1,405.79 € (2,499.45 A$) |
+235.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
7,336.22 € (13,043.55 A$) |
11,031.43 € (19,613.52 A$) |
+50.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
77.47 € (137.74 A$) |
60.83 € (108.15 A$) |
-21.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
44.70 € (79.48 A$) |
43.42 € (77.20 A$) |
-2.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
89.77 € (159.60 A$) |
87.65 € (155.84 A$) |
-2.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
100.61 € (178.87 A$) |
94.65 € (168.28 A$) |
-5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
868.21 € (1,543.64 A$) |
1,210.33 € (2,151.92 A$) |
+39.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
746.60 € (1,327.43 A$) |
939.72 € (1,670.80 A$) |
+25.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,722.26 € (3,062.12 A$) |
1,999.98 € (3,555.90 A$) |
+16.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,358.63 € (2,415.60 A$) |
1,524.25 € (2,710.06 A$) |
+12.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
279.55 € (497.04 A$) |
565.14 € (1,004.80 A$) |
+102.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
219.78 € (390.75 A$) |
416.90 € (741.23 A$) |
+89.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cyprus Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,646.99 € (2,928.29 A$) |
3,082.94 € (5,481.37 A$) |
+87.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.43 | 6.27 | +41.8 % |
| Last update: | 18 November 2025 | 20 November 2025 | |
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