Cost of Living in Nicosia
Summary of cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,632.1$ (3,054.3€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,015.9$ (854.3€), excluding rent.
- Nicosia is 28.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nicosia is, on average, 68.3% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.84 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 71.35 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.22 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.76 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.95 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.81 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.96 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.05 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.98 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.82 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.53 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.40 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.40 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.48 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.00 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.13 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.66 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.96 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.99 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.95 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.85 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59.46 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.42 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.33 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 53.51 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.67 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 34,961.08 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,604.34 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 222.06 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 22.92 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.46 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 76.30 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.93 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.89 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 537.72 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,697.54 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 100.91 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 58.14 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.24 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 121.53 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 810.89 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 687.48 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,709.41 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,318.56 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 299.81 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 220.16 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,800.66 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.53 | |
Prices in Nicosia
This city had 495 entries in the past 12 months by 37 different contributors.
Last update: 29 January 2026
Last update: 29 January 2026
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