Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Cyprus 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cyprus is 12.9% higher than in Spain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cyprus is 12.9% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Cyprus are 12.7% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cyprus are 8.6% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Cyprus are 6.2% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cyprus is 15.2% lower than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €50.00 | €60.00 | +20.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.00 | €8.00 | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €3.00 | €4.00 | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.50 | €5.00 | +42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.13 | €3.43 | +60.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.33 | €1.78 | -23.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.63 | €0.93 | -43.2 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.06 | €1.64 | +54.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.22 | €1.61 | +31.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.66 | €1.16 | +75.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.01 | €4.03 | +33.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.72 | €5.34 | -6.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.40 | €3.57 | +5.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.60 | €5.45 | -17.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.01 | €1.30 | +28.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.81 | €0.86 | +6.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.85 | €0.99 | +16.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.02 | €1.33 | +29.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.74 | €0.68 | -7.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.80 | €0.57 | -28.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.19 | €0.84 | -29.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.68 | €0.98 | +44.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 | €7.00 | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.14 | €1.54 | +35.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.83 | €2.27 | +24.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.82 | €5.00 | -14.1 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 | €2.00 | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 | €47.50 | +58.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.99 | €7.00 | +75.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.09 | €3.22 | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €22.00 | €37.00 | +68.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.57 | €1.54 | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,500.00 | €27,900.00 | -11.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €27,415.17 | €28,622.73 | +4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €133.42 | €188.00 | +40.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.72 | €18.69 | +18.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €28.46 | €28.68 | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €40.54 | €65.62 | +61.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €13.55 | €24.80 | +83.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.50 | €10.00 | +17.6 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €480.55 | €439.20 | -8.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,411.08 | €7,549.21 | -19.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €76.05 | €78.31 | +3.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €32.76 | €44.42 | +35.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €79.86 | €89.19 | +11.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €94.76 | €95.94 | +1.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €898.59 | €867.88 | -3.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €708.22 | €737.93 | +4.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,406.73 | €1,627.10 | +15.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,074.43 | €1,356.77 | +26.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €338.93 | €310.64 | -8.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €213.48 | €212.13 | -0.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Cyprus Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,754.70 | €1,680.12 | -4.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.30 | 4.01 | +21.5 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 17 October 2026 | |
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