PRICES IN CYPRUS
The Republic of Cyprus is a beautiful island nation located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea next to Turkey, Egypt and Syria. A popular tourist destination, and in the last few years for emigration. The population is about 1.2 million people.
The average salary in Cyprus is about 2,600-2,700 euros per month. The minimum monthly wage is equal to 900 euros. The rate was first introduced on January 1, 2023. After 6 months of working for the same employer, the minimum wage increases to €1,000 per month.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Cyprus in 2024.
PRICES IN CYPRUS IN 2024
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.64 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.73 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 2.44 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 3.60 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 11.91 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 8.14 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2.54 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.80 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 1.82 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 2.77 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 1.31 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 1.30 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.76 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 7.00 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.26 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 5.00 € |
Important. In Cyprus, wages and taxes are comparable to the European Union average.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 2.00 € |
| Monthly pass | 50.00 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 1.88 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.40 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 173.40 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 20.31 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 31.84 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 63.77 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 24.59 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 10.00 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 80.45 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 44.28 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 88.33 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 105.98 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 23.00 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.45 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.45 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 947.61 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 1,757.78 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Cypriot cities.
In conclusion, we note that work in Cyprus for foreign applicants is available mainly in IT, telecommunications, construction and trade. Quite in demand are holders of engineering professions. In addition, foreigners are often looking for work in the field of unskilled labor – maid, nanny, nurse, croupier, security guard, loader, animator and so on.
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