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Cost of Living in Nicosia

Nicosia, Lefkosía, Cyprus · Population 256,119 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Cyprus average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€993 ($1,080)
Couple, monthly€1,791 ($1,946)
Family of four, monthly€2,343 ($2,547)

Estimated Prices in Nicosia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.69 ($10.53)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€38.75 ($42.12)per meal
Cappuccino€2.91 ($3.16)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€220 ($239)per month
Monthly public transport pass€35.52 ($38.61)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€93.65 ($102)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€27.13 ($29.48)per month
Fitness club membership€27.13 ($29.48)per month
Cinema ticket€7.10 ($7.72)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€499 ($543)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€347 ($378)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,042 ($1,133)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nicosia is €2,033 ($2,210) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €993 ($1,080) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,291 ($1,403) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€347 ($378)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Latsia

8 km away · Lefkosía

Dáli

17 km away · Lefkosía

Kyrenia

19 km away · Kerýneia

Aradíppou

32 km away · Lárnaka

Mórfou

34 km away · Lefkosía

Larnaca

36 km away · Lárnaka

Famagusta

54 km away · Ammóchostos

Germasógeia

57 km away · Lemesós

Other Major Cities in Cyprus

Limassol

Lemesós · pop. 198,558

€747 ($812) / mo

Paphos

Páfos · pop. 55,000

€747 ($812) / mo

Larnaca

Lárnaka · pop. 52,038

€747 ($812) / mo

Living in Nicosia

Nicosia is the capital and one of the key cities in Cyprus. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €993 ($1,080), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €347 ($378) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,343 ($2,547) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,791 ($1,946) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nicosia is €2,033 ($2,210). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,291 ($1,403) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicosia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €993 ($1,080) per month in Nicosia including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Cyprus.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nicosia?
A net salary of around €1,291 ($1,403) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nicosia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nicosia is €2,033 ($2,210).
How much is rent in Nicosia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €499 ($543) per month in the city centre and €347 ($378) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,042 ($1,133).
Is Nicosia cheaper than Cyprus on average?
No — Nicosia is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Cyprus average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Nicosia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €220 ($239) in Nicosia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €10 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Nicosia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nicosia is estimated at €36 ($39). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nicosia are estimates based on Cyprus national averages adjusted for city size (population 256,119) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.