Cost of Living in Northern Cyprus in 2026

One of the most common questions from people considering relocation or property purchase in Northern Cyprus is the real cost of everyday life on the island.

Understanding the price level for groceries, utilities, internet services and transportation helps estimate the monthly budget for living in the region.

The figures below reflect the consumer price levels in Northern Cyprus as of March 2026.

Approximate exchange rates used for reference:

 • 1 USD ≈ 44.1 TRY

 • 1 EUR ≈ 51.1 TRY

 • 1 GBP ≈ 59.16 TRY

 

Food Prices

Basic groceries on the island remain reasonably priced compared with many European countries.

Essential Products

 • milk (1 L) — about 55 TRY (~€1.08)

 • bread — about 25 TRY (~€0.49)

 • rice (1 kg) — about 84 TRY (~€1.64)

 • pasta — about 30 TRY (~€0.59)

Meat and Poultry

 • whole chicken — about 200 TRY/kg (~€3.9)

 • chicken fillet — 250–270 TRY/kg (~€4.9–€5.3)

Eggs

 • pack of 12 — about 120 TRY (~€2.35)

Fruits and Vegetables

A large share of fruits and vegetables sold on the island is locally grown. Seasonal produce from local farms is widely available in markets and supermarkets.

Typical prices include:

 • oranges — 50 TRY/kg (~€0.98)

 • bananas — 75 TRY/kg (~€1.47)

 • potatoes — 30 TRY/kg (~€0.59)

 • onions — 23 TRY/kg (~€0.45)

Fish and Seafood

Thanks to its location in the Mediterranean, Northern Cyprus offers a variety of seafood options.

Average prices:

 • sea bream — 540 TRY/kg (~€10.6)

 • sea bass — 625 TRY/kg (~€12.2)

 • shrimp — 960 TRY/kg (~€18.8)

 • salmon — 920 TRY/kg (~€18)

Fresh wild fish from the Mediterranean as well as farmed fish are both available on the market.

Utilities

Utility costs vary depending on consumption.

Electricity

Electricity is charged on a progressive tariff scale:

 • from 4.8 TRY per kWh (~€0.09)

 • up to 13.8 TRY per kWh (~€0.27)

Higher consumption leads to higher tariffs.

Gas

Gas is usually supplied in cylinders.

 • gas cylinder (10 kg) — about 610 TRY (~€11.9)

Internet and Mobile Services

Several internet providers and mobile operators offer services across Northern Cyprus.

Home Internet

 • 20 Mbps — about 1300 TRY (~€25)

 • 30 Mbps — about 1700 TRY (~€33)

 • 50 Mbps — about 2000 TRY (~€39)

 • 100 Mbps — about 4500 TRY (~€88)

Mobile Plans

Typical monthly packages include:

 • 10 GB — about 549 TRY (~€10.7)

 • 20 GB — about 799 TRY (~€15.6)

 • 30 GB — about 949 TRY (~€18.6)

Fuel Prices

Fuel is another important part of the household budget.

 • petrol 95 — about 57–58 TRY per litre (~€1.12–€1.14)

 • diesel — about 56 TRY per litre (~€1.10)

 

Estimated Monthly Budget

Based on current prices, a typical monthly budget may look like this.

Single person (excluding rent)

 • food — €200–350

 • utilities — €50–120

 • internet & mobile — €20–50

 • transportation — €80–150

Total:

€350–650 per month

 

Couple

 • food — €350–550

 • utilities — €70–150

 • communication — €30–60

 • transportation — €120–200

Total:

€600–950 per month