Cost Planner

Living Costs in Cyprus for Students

Plan your budget effectively with this comprehensive breakdown of living expenses for international students in Cyprus. From accommodation and food to transportation and recreation, understand the real costs of studying in Cyprus.

Student Costs in Limassol (2026-27)

Monthly

Furnished flat with bills€400 to €600

Food, clothes, transport and personal costs€200 to €400

Books and materials€20 to €80

Monthly Total:€800 to €1,000 a month

Monthly figures for Limassol. Your costs depend on your city and room.

Monthly Costs by Type

Monthly costs in Limassol.

Housing

Furnished flat with bills (Limassol)€400 to €600 a month

Alone or shared.

Studio€450 to €650 a month

A studio on your own.

The biggest part of your budget.

Housing Tip

See a room before you sign. Do not pay anything before you and the owner have both signed the contract.

Food and daily needs

Food, clothes, personal costs and getting around€200 to €400 a month

Everyday costs.

Books

Books and materials€20 to €80 a month

Depends on your programme.

Costs by City

Limassol is shown for a month. Nicosia is shown for a whole year.

City	Housing (shared)	Food	Utilities	Monthly Total
Limassol	€400 to €600 (with bills)	€200 to €400 (food and daily needs)	Included in housing	€800 to €1,000 a month
Nicosia	U-City (student housing) near EUC: €180 to €195 a week	-	Included at U-City	At least €12,000 for a whole year

Nicosia

For Nicosia, the figure covers a whole year. It is not a monthly figure.

Sharing Saves Money

A shared flat costs less per person. In a shared two-bedroom flat, each person can pay from €250 a month.

Housing Cost Factors

Room prices vary a lot by building and distance from campus.

Ways to Save

Simple ways to spend less.

Housing

Share a flat to cut rent.
Look for rooms where bills are included.
See rooms in person before you sign.

One-Time and Yearly Costs

Costs on top of rent and food.

Permits and Health

Medical tests and the first year of insurance

€300 to €350

Insurance is needed again each year when you renew.

Entry permit and registration fee (University of Cyprus)

€140, once

Paid online through JCC Smart, the online payment site. It is €70 if you already had an Alien Registration Certificate (ARC).

Residence permit form

€55 a year

Paid at the Migration Department (the Cyprus government office for permits) for each application and renewal.

Housing

Rental deposit

Often 4 to 8 weeks of rent

Returned if you pay your bills and cause no damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living costs in the Republic of Cyprus.

How much does a student need each month in Cyprus?

In Limassol, plan for €800 to €1,000 a month, not counting tuition. All amounts are in euro (€).

How much for a whole year in Nicosia?

In Nicosia (a different city), a full year of living costs at least €12,000. This figure is from the University of Nicosia (UNIC).

How much does a room cost?

A furnished flat with bills costs €400 to €600 a month in Limassol. Near European University Cyprus (EUC), U-City (student housing) rooms cost €180 to €195 a week with bills.