VanBasket Cyprus

Food Prices in Cyprus — November 2026

Name: Cyprus — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

118

vs World Average

+18%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 2 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$4.88
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$2.22

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Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Recent real receipts

Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Cheddar Slices

Hochland

Σκλαβενίτης, Λεμεσός 14 Oct

2.65 €
Kerrygold Cheddar Slices

Kerrygold

Σκλαβενίτης, Λεμεσός 14 Oct

3.65 €
Cheddar

La Vache qui rit · 200 g

Σκλαβενίτης, Λεμεσός 14 Oct

3.25 €
ΝΤΟΜΑΤΕΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ ΚΑΤ Ι 75-95mm

Σκλαβενίτης, Λεμεσός 14 Oct

3.98 €
Snackin' Good Dried Cranberries

Serano · 200 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

3.9 €
Maltesers

Maltesers · 215 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

5.95 €
Maxx Wavy Potato Chips Bacon Flavour

Lay's · 80 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

1.39 €
Infusion Rooibos & Cinnamon

Ahmad Tea · 20 foil wrapped tea bags

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

3.1 €
Organix Jammie Monsters strawberry & apple biscuits

Organix · 8 x 8g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

4.69 €
Whole Cloves

schwartz

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 31 Oct

5.25 €
Super Spoon High Protein Yogurt

Kri Kri · 2 x 205 g

Σκλαβενίτης, Λεμεσός 27 Oct

2.48 €
Nut & Fruit Bar Raspberry

Serano · 4 x 35 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

3.25 €
Lentil Protein Snack with Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Johnsof · 60 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

2.09 €
raw fruit & nut bars salted caramel

nākd · 4 x 35 g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

3.75 €
Merci Finest Selection

Merci, Storck · 250g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

6.99 €
Milk chocolate with caramel, almond, pretzel, nougat and sea salt

Tony's Chocolonely · 90g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

3.5 €
Corny Big Cranberry

Corny · 50g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

0.85 €
CORNY Big Brownie flavour

Corny Big · 50g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

0.85 €
Apple & Orange Soft Oaty Bars

Organix, Organix Brands Ltd. · 6 x 23g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

4.9 €
Raspberry & Apple Oaty Bars

Hero UK Foods, Organix · 6 x 23g

METRO Agias Fylaxeos, Λεμεσός 22 Oct

4.9 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Cyprus is 18% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $354 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +4.0% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −0.5%
Eggs +7.8%
Chicken −1.5%
Rice and cereals −3.0%
Bread +3.6%
Water +1.6%
Cheese +1.6%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +36.8%
Potatoes +41.6%
Beer −0.2%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Cyprus

Cyprus

118

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Portugal 117.8 +17.8%

United States 117.5 +17.5%

Greece 116 +16%

Oman 120 +20%

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Cyprus?

Yes, food in Cyprus is above average. The VanBasket Index is 118 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 18% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Cyprus per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Cyprus you can expect to spend around $354. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 118 (world = 100).

How does Cyprus compare to similar countries?

Cyprus has a VanBasket Index of 118. Similar or nearby countries: Portugal, United States, Greece.

How often is the food price data for Cyprus updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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