Monthly living expenses for a couple in Paphos, Cyprus 2021
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Monthly expenses for food and household chemicals in stores
We are a young family (20-30 years old) without children. The table shows the approximate expenses in 2020 for food and accommodation related items based on bank card statements. Average cost of living per month in 2020 (only shops without rent) is about 520 €. You can compare with 2019 here.
Month
€
Month
€
January
150
July
649
February
265
August
262
March
422
September
670
April
550
October
589
May
490
November
448
June
627
December
501
Other expenses
Petrol (class B car, Honda Fit type) – 150 €. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and working from home, they drove significantly less by car than in 2019. The cost of 95 petrol in Cyprus ranged from 0.95 to 1.2 € per 1l, depending on the price of oil on the market.
Cafes and restaurants – 726 €, average bill from 25-30 € for two without alcohol. There are no cash expenses indicated here, which are difficult to calculate (probably another 100 € since cards are rarely accepted in villages).
Mobile and home internet, calls – 80 € to Spanish Orange Mundo, Cyprus PrimeTel 30 € and epic – 20 €.
Car maintenance – 78 € (oil and filter change), state technical inspection (MOT) – 35 €.
Rent for a 2b/2b fully furnished apartment with a communal pool in the Universal area – 700 €/month until June 30.
The rent for a 2b/1b fully furnished apartment with a terrace and a backyard garden in Chloraka is 700 €/month from July 1.
Communal expenses (in Chloraka): electricity – 87 € for July-September, water and sewage are included in the rent – about 30 €.
Coronavirus tests at Paphos airport for two: 120 €.
Visa fees for a Schengen visa for two – 70 € (find out how in our article).
Parking at Paphos Airport for 3 weeks (uncovered parking) – 100 €.
The list doesn’t show spending during holidays in January (2 weeks) and August (3 weeks) and other cash expenses.
Product prices by category for comparison
Below are the prices for November 2020 from several stores (in different stores, prices for the same product may differ by more than 1 €).
1. Food
Dairy products
Product name
€
Product name
€
Milk CHARALAMBIDES CHRISTIS 3%, 2l
2.53
Peach yoghurt CHARALAMBIDES CHRISTIS 3*150g
2.78
Milk CHARALAMBIDES CHRISTIS 3% 1.5l
1.92
Cheese PHILADELPHIA, 200g
1.85
Butter Kerrygold, 250g
3.85
Brie cheese PRESIDENT, 200g
3.95
Butter OLDENBURGER, 250g
1.69
Cream LANITIS 32%, 250ml
2.18
Fruits and vegetables
Product name
€
Product name
€
Apples, 1kg
1.77
Potatoes, 1kg
0.89
Grapes, 1kg
3.39
Tomatoes, 1kg
3.25
Pineapples, 1kg
1.39
Champignons, 1kg
3.85
Bananas, 1kg
0.99
Sweet pepper, 1kg
3.98
Carrots, 1kg
1.58
Beetroot, 1kg
1.25
Butchery and fish
Product name
€
Product name
€
Whole chicken, 1kg
2.69
Salmon steak, 1kg
16.95
Chicken fillet, 1kg
5.99
Salmon fillet, 1kg
25.99
Pork loin, 1kg
4.49
Sea bream, 1kg
7.39
Black Angus Ribeye, 1кг
34.95
Sea bass, 1kg
7.49
Beef mince, 1kg
7.15
Octopus, 1kg
13.95
Grocery
Product name
€
Product name
€
Lentils AGRINO, 500g
1.50
Apricot jam DIALEKTO, 500g
1.09
Rice Carolina, OSCAR, 750g
2.49
Mayonnaise HELLMAN’S, 430g
3.39
Spaghetti MITSIDES, 500g
0.59
Beans BONDUELLE, 340g
1.91
Tahini DF, 250g
1.89
Peas HEINZ, 390g
1.25
Instant coffee JACOBS, 100g
3.99
Tuna JOHN WEST, 4*170g
6.63
Tea AHMAD English Breakfast, 40g
1.69
Salt DIALEKTO, 1kg
0.45
Confectionery
Product name
€
Product name
€
KITKAT mini, 200g
2.65
FERRERO ROSHER, 300g
9.09
Croissant 7 DAYS, 80g
0.65
RAFFAELLO, 150g
3.45
Chocolate RITTER SPORT, 100g
1.99
NUTELLA, 750g
5.05
Drinks
Product name
€
Product name
€
Peach nectar LANITIS, 9*250ml
4.58
SPRITE zero, 4*330ml
2.40
Apple juice LANITIS, 1l
1.49
RED BULL, 4*250ml
4.95
Tomato juice KEAN, 1l
1.50
STELLA ARTOIS, 6*330ml
7.75
Vegan products
Product name
€
Product name
€
Coconut milk ALAMBRA, 1l
2.99
Almond-coconut milk ALPRO, 1l
2.59
Almond milk ALAMBRA, 1l
3.50
Almond milk ALPRO, 1l
2.34
Oat milk ALAMBRA, 1l
2.89
Unroasted almond milk ALPRO, 1l
2.36
Gyoza SAINSBURY’S, 210g
3.99
Quarter pounder BIRDSEYE, 454g
4.25
2. Personal care
Product name
€
Product name
€
Toothpaste COLGATE Gum Revitiliz, 75ml
5.09
Shampoo HEAD & SHOULDERS Classic Clean, 400ml
4,89
Toothpaste ORAL B Gum&Ename, 75ml
5.58
Mask L’OREAL Elvive Oil Coco, 300ml
7.99
Mouthwash LISTERINE Teeth &Gum, 250ml
4.38
Conditioner DOVE Pure Care, 250ml
4.83
Shampoo PANTENE Clas Care Sham, 360ml
3.95
Shower Gel FA Power Boost, 250ml
2.55
Shampoo FRUCTIS Cucumber, 400ml
4.75
Shower Gel LUX Velvet Touch, 700ml
3.56
3. Household care
Product name
€
Product name
€
Dishwashing liquid FAIRY Liquid Original, 500ml
1.49
CIF Cream Classic, 750ml
2.10
Dishwashing liquid FAIRY Lemon, 1015ml
2.49
CIF Power Spray, 500ml
2.99
Dishwasher detergent FINISH All in 1 max, 20ct
7.92
Glass cleaner AJAX Crystal, 750ml
2.59
Dishwasher detergent FINISH Aio Eco Tabs, 23ct
8.79
Floor cleaner AJAX Ultra Lavender, 1l
2.55
Dishwasher detergent FINISH All in 1 Lemon, 650ml
8.79
Floor cleaner KLINEX Ocean Fresh, 1l
2.90
Dishwasher detergent FINISH Quantum Max Lemon, 22ct
