Capital city in Nicosia District, Cyprus
Cost of living in Nicosia
How much a month costs in Nicosia
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,250–3,380 (€2,000–3,000).
Prices in Nicosia
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €700–1,200 | $788–1,350 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €550–950 | $619–1,070 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–30 | $20–34 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €65–140 | $73–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–13 | $9.0–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 29/100
A value score of 29/100 means Nicosia gives more quality of life per dollar than 28% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 6 places we cover in Cyprus.
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Cost of living across Cyprus
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Nicosia
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Nicosia?
About $1,350–1,910 on a lean budget, $2,250–3,380 for a comfortable month and $4,280–6,750 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Nicosia?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €700–1,200 ($788–1,350) a month in the center and €550–950 ($619–1,070) outside it.
How much does food cost in Nicosia?
A local meal is €8–13 ($9.0–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) per person.
Is Cyprus expensive?
Prices in Cyprus are about 65% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cyprus by Bus
- Hermes Airports
- Visit Cyprus
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.