Cost of Living Comparison Between Cyprus and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 16.8% higher than in Cyprus (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 7.6% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Rent Prices in France are 16.8% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 7.9% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 35.4% higher than in Cyprus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 37.1% higher than in Cyprus | |
Restaurants | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 11.00 € | +37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.47 € | 3.19 € | -8.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.81 € | +59.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.94 € | 1.94 € | +105.7 % |
Markets | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.09 € | 4.35 € | -28.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.62 € | +4.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.03 € | -10.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.67 € | 3.77 € | +2.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.37 € | 8.00 € | +49.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.66 € | 5.52 € | +51.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.59 € | 8.49 € | +51.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.25 € | +4.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.93 € | +12.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.23 € | +34.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.44 € | +15.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.94 € | +48.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.98 € | +64.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.77 € | 1.38 € | +78.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.68 € | -27.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.62 € | 2.23 € | +37.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 € | 2.74 € | +17.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 12.00 € | +140.0 % |
Transportation | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.90 € | -5.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 62.00 € | +24.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.20 € | 4.80 € | -7.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.19 € | 3.22 € | +1.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 32.70 € | +9.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.28 € | 6.78 € | +28.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +29.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,306.25 € | 31,768.44 € | +12.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.47 € | 185.24 € | -1.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.31 € | 22.48 € | +10.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.76 € | 30.05 € | -2.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.04 € | 32.68 € | -49.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.08 € | 16.18 € | -42.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 430.75 € | 703.11 € | +63.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,370.32 € | 10,186.40 € | +38.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.53 € | 90.32 € | +12.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.45 € | 38.49 € | -17.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.63 € | 91.48 € | +2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.02 € | 121.71 € | +13.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 918.80 € | 770.80 € | -16.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 723.32 € | 608.26 € | -15.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,713.92 € | 1,435.46 € | -16.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,385.54 € | 1,132.38 € | -18.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 282.59 € | 529.24 € | +87.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 216.59 € | 361.19 € | +66.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cyprus Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,599.87 € | 2,360.88 € | +47.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.40 | 3.66 | -16.9 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
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