Nicosia, Lefkosía, Cyprus · Population 256,119 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Cyprus average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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€747 ($812) / moNicosia 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.