How much do you need to earn to live in Limassol? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Cyprus's tax system.
You need at least €1,688/month gross to live in Limassol on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,373/month gross (€2,003 net after ~16% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €650 Cheapest neighborhood (Mesa Geitonia) | €1,025 Median neighborhood | €2,125 Premium neighborhood (Limassol Marina) |
| Groceries | €380 | €456 | €570 |
| Transport | €50 | €50 | €50 |
| Utilities | €172 | €172 | €172 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €250 | €300 | €375 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,502 | €2,003 | €3,292 |
€1,688/month gross
€2,373/month gross
€4,385/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 4 neighborhoods in Limassol
Mesa Geitonia
10 min by car
€650 - €950
Old Town
0 min by walk
€700 - €1,050
Tourist Area
8 min by walk
€950 - €1,400
Limassol Marina
5 min by walk
€1,650 - €2,600
Tourist Area
8 min by walk
€950 - €1,400
Old Town
0 min by walk
€700 - €1,050
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Cyprus's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,688/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Limassol. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,373/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Cyprus.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 4 neighborhoods in Limassol is approximately €1,244/month. Rents range from €650 in Mesa Geitonia to €2,600 in Limassol Marina.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Limassol cost approximately €380. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Cyprus are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,688/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 11%. At the comfortable level of €2,373/month, it rises to approximately 16%. This includes income tax and social contributions.