Cost of Living in Cyprus - Antonis Loizou & Associates Ltd

Cyprus has none of the quarantinable diseases (no vaccination is required when entering the island) and sea and air pollution is negligible. It has a twelve-year span of education and in addition to the local Greek schools there are both junior and secondary schools of a high standard catering for English, French, Armenian and Arabic speaking pupils. Cyprus enjoys a high, European standard of living while it remains an inexpensive country.

In order to indicate the cost of living in Cyprus, the following shopping list has been prepared (Nov '05). (Note: It may vary according to season).

Description	CYP
Shoes from	25.00
Ladies dresses, from	55.00
Ladies blouzes, from	25.00
Tailor made suits, from	125.00
Shirts, from	20.00

Petrol
Premium unleaded - 95 oct.	0.50 / litre
Premium unleaded - 98 oct.	0.52 / litre
Diesel - low sulphur	0.49 / litre
Oils 10 - 40w	19.50 / 4 litres

Electricity
cost for a 3 bedroom house (approx.)	70 / month

Water
cost for 4 person family	15 / month
Gas
canister 19kg (last about 45-60 days)	4.25

Description	CYP
1 kg fresh lamb	4.00-2.50
1 kg fresh pork	2.50
1 kg chicken	1.80
1 litre fresh milk	0.65
50 g instant coffee	1.60
37,5 g. tea	0.70
Loaf of bread	0.80
1 dozen eggs	0.80
1 dozen eggs-free range	4.50
225 g butter	1.05
1 kg Cyprus Cheese	4.60
1 kg Tomatoes	0.50 - 0.80
1 kg Potatoes	0.30 - 0.40
1 kg of apples	0.80 - 1.25
1 kg of grapes local	1.10
70 cl local brandy	2.75
70 cl local sherry	2.75
70 cl local wine	1.80 -5.20
70 cl imported whisky	4.75
local beer - six pack	3.00

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