🇨🇾Cost of Living in Paphos

Cyprus · Population: 65,000 · Cost Index: 49/100

Cost of Living in Paphos

Cyprus · Europe

Paphos is a UNESCO World Heritage coastal city on Cyprus's southwest coast, famed for its ancient mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings, and its mythological connection to the birthplace of Aphrodite. It has a large British expat community, mild winters, and a relaxed resort-town atmosphere with moderate living costs.

65,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,000 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $867.50

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$700.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$520.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,300.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$950.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $8.99

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$12.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$50.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$8.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.52

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$1.30

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.00

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$3.25

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$8.00

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.20

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.58

Transportation

Avg: $9.55

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$40.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$1.50

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$3.90

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.85

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.50

Utilities

Avg: $67.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$152.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$20.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$30.00

Healthcare

Avg: $32.67

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$38.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$50.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$10.00

Entertainment

Avg: $15.25

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$44.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$9.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$3.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$4.50

Clothing

Avg: $64.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$74.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$34.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$85.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: EUR
Language: Greek
Cost Index: 49/100
Safety Index: 81/100
Quality of Life: 73/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.