Eating out in Cyprus varies dramatically depending on where you are, with tourist resorts costing nearly twice as much as the island’s cheapest dining destinations, according to updated figures from international cost-of-living platform Numbeo.
A meal for one at a cheap restaurant ranges from €12 in Larnaca to €23 in Ayia Napa. For a family or couple watching their budget, the differences across cities add up quickly.
Here is how the main towns and cities compare. Mid-range restaurant prices are for two people, three courses, no drinks.
Limassol
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €20
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €70
- Cappuccino: €3.41
Nicosia
Prices vary by neighbourhood in the capital. City-wide averages:
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €15
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €60
- Fast food (one person): €7.50
- Cappuccino: €3.20
Neighbourhood breakdown:
| Area | Cheap (1 person) | Mid-range (2 people) | Fast food (1 person) | Cappuccino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglantzia | €19.63 | €55 | €9 | €3.41 |
| Engomi | €20 | €70 | €8 | €4.05 |
| Strovolos | €20 | €60 | €7.50 | €3.41 |
Larnaca
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €12
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €52.50
- Fast food (one person): €6.20
- Cappuccino: €3.38
Ayia Napa
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €23
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €60
- Fast food (one person): €12
- Cappuccino: €4.00
Protaras
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €20
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €70
- Fast food (one person): €8
- Cappuccino: €3.41
Paralimni
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €15
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €60
- Fast food (one person): €7.50
- Cappuccino: €3.24
Paphos
- Cheap restaurant (one person): €15
- Mid-range restaurant (two people): €60
- Fast food (one person): €7.50
- Cappuccino: €3.24