Cost of Living Comparison Between Cyprus and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 10.8% higher than in Cyprus (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 2.6% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 17.4% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 24.3% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 14.1% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 53.0% higher than in Cyprus | |
Restaurants | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.25 € | 10.00 € | +37.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.41 € | 3.30 € | -3.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 2.57 € | +39.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.85 € | 2.29 € | +169.1 % |
Markets | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.12 € | 4.16 € | -32.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.71 € | 1.87 € | +9.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.91 € | -16.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.54 € | 3.17 € | -10.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.25 € | 5.96 € | +13.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.60 € | 4.53 € | +25.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.37 € | 7.18 € | +33.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.05 € | -8.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.81 € | -1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.06 € | +31.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.12 € | -8.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.71 € | +18.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.62 € | +12.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.69 € | 1.21 € | +74.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.86 € | -1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.59 € | 1.68 € | +6.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 € | 2.07 € | -15.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
Transportation | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 49.00 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 € | 3.86 € | +41.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 40.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.30 € | 6.61 € | +24.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 26,812.50 € | +7.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,419.23 € | 26,839.67 € | -5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 183.80 € | 196.79 € | +7.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.26 € | 20.99 € | +3.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.62 € | 49.48 € | +56.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.59 € | 31.22 € | -48.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.40 € | 17.33 € | -29.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.64 € | 560.84 € | +34.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,276.21 € | 16,828.18 € | +131.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.94 € | 88.70 € | +5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.87 € | 39.62 € | -3.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.21 € | 88.97 € | +0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.64 € | 120.35 € | +10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 914.87 € | 826.46 € | -9.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 695.13 € | 695.65 € | +0.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,670.37 € | 1,253.03 € | -25.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,363.42 € | 1,062.95 € | -22.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 256.64 € | 340.64 € | +32.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 191.74 € | 271.06 € | +41.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cyprus Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,513.65 € | 2,377.05 € | +57.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 3.40 | -10.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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