Cost of Living Comparison Between Cyprus and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 12.4% lower than in Cyprus (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 12.8% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 13.8% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 8.9% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 7.6% lower than in Cyprus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 21.5% higher than in Cyprus | |
Restaurants | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.50 € | -3.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.39 € | 2.05 € | -39.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.20 € | +30.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.98 € | 1.61 € | +63.4 % |
Markets | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.66 € | 1.04 € | -37.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.59 € | 1.21 € | -23.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 0.64 € | -44.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.85 € | 2.72 € | -29.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 5.58 € | +1.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.59 € | 3.33 € | -7.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.40 € | 6.24 € | +15.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.97 € | -22.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.81 € | -3.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.82 € | -12.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.01 € | -19.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.71 € | +8.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.78 € | +30.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.83 € | 1.14 € | +37.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.98 € | 0.67 € | -31.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.12 € | -29.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.28 € | 1.86 € | -18.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 5.70 € | +14.0 % |
Transportation | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 30.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.90 € | 3.50 € | -40.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.19 € | 2.09 € | -34.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 € | 23.00 € | -23.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.39 € | 1.52 € | +9.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,400.00 € | 31,500.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,690.91 € | 26,369.59 € | -8.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 187.08 € | 131.78 € | -29.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.66 € | 16.35 € | -16.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.22 € | 28.76 € | -1.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 66.81 € | 40.60 € | -39.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 25.66 € | 13.78 € | -46.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 441.33 € | 488.83 € | +10.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,441.03 € | 9,152.73 € | +23.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 76.63 € | 75.56 € | -1.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 44.55 € | 32.07 € | -28.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.68 € | 79.04 € | -10.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 99.91 € | 92.05 € | -7.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 881.33 € | 883.34 € | +0.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 747.19 € | 699.37 € | -6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,714.45 € | 1,406.46 € | -18.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,343.56 € | 1,050.08 € | -21.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 305.54 € | 349.71 € | +14.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 212.69 € | 214.67 € | +0.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cyprus Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,689.71 € | 1,791.25 € | +6.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.96 | 3.37 | -14.9 % |
| Last update: | 13 December 2025 | 14 December 2025 | |
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