3.5% below the Cyprus average
Ranked #265 of 577 cities · More expensive than 54.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Cyprus average · See Cyprus ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 696/mo ≈ $780 | EUR 618/mo ≈ $693 | 11% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,515/mo ≈ $1,699 | EUR 1,181/mo ≈ $1,324 | 22% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Nicosia has a cost of living index of 41.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Nicosia is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #265 of 577 cities). It is 3.5% cheaper than the Cyprus average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Workers in Cyprus earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 3,258/month after tax (21.8% effective rate). See full Cyprus tax calculator →
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