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

(May '11). (Note: It may vary according to season).

Cost of living increases over the last years 3.5%-4.0% pa.

Description	€
Shoes from	50
Ladies dresses, from	70
Ladies blouzes, from	40
Tailor made suits, from	250
Shirts, from	40

Petrol
Premium unleaded - 95 oct.	€1.26 / litre
Premium unleaded - 98 oct.	€1.26 / litre
Euro Diesel	€0.49 / litre
Oils 10 - 40w	€60 / 4 litres

Electricity
cost for a 3 bedroom house (approx.)	€150 / month

Water
cost for 4 person family	€100 / month
Gas
canister 19kg (last about 45-60 days)	€7

Description	€
1 kg fresh lamb	13
1 kg fresh pork	4
1 kg chicken	3.60
1 litre fresh milk	1.50
50gr instant coffee	2
37,5 g. tea	1.80
Loaf of bread	1.90
1 dozen eggs	3
1 dozen eggs-free range	4.50
225 gr butter	3
1 kg Cyprus Cheese	11
1 kg Tomatoes	1.50
1 kg Potatoes	0.75
1 kg of apples	1.80
1 kg of grapes local	3
70 cl local brandy	5.75
70 cl local sherry	8
70 cl local wine	8
70 cl imported whisky	10
local beer - six pack	5.50

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