Renovation Costs in Cyprus — What to Expect by Room and Trade
Updated 16 July 2026
Surface-level refreshes in Cyprus typically run €300–€500 per m², full-scale renovations with new wiring and structural work €700–€1,200 per m², and luxury finishes €1,500+ per m². By room: bathrooms typically cost €5,000–€10,000 mid-range, kitchens €8,000–€15,000 mid-range. Labor is a large share of the total, and monthly costs vary widely between trades — which is a big part of why contractor quotes differ so much.
Key facts
- Surface-level updates (paint, flooring, fixtures, lighting): roughly €300–€500 per m²
- Full-scale renovation with new wiring, structural changes, underfloor heating: roughly €700–€1,200 per m²
- Luxury renovations with custom cabinetry and smart-home systems: €1,500+ per m²
- Bathroom renovations: €2,000–€5,000 basic refresh, €5,000–€10,000 mid-range, €10,000–€20,000+ luxury
- Kitchen renovations: €4,000–€8,000 basic, €8,000–€15,000 mid-range with new cabinets, worktops, and appliances
- Monthly labor costs vary widely by trade on a supervised project — a civil engineer can run €2,500–€4,500/month, an electrician around €3,750/month, general laborers €1,800–€2,200/month — one reason quotes swing so much between contractors
Why cost per m² is a starting point, not a quote
Per-square-metre ranges are useful for early budgeting but hide a lot: the condition of what's behind existing walls and floors, how much of the work is labor-intensive custom work versus standard installation, and how much contingency a contractor builds in for unknowns. Two renovations at the same m² price point can involve very different actual scope.
Use these ranges to set an initial budget and sanity-check quotes — not as a substitute for getting an itemized quote once you know the actual scope.
Typical costs by room
Bathrooms: €2,000–€5,000 for a basic refresh (new fixtures and finishes, no layout change), €5,000–€10,000 for a mid-range renovation, €10,000–€20,000+ for a full luxury remodel with custom finishes.
Kitchens: €4,000–€8,000 for a basic upgrade, €8,000–€15,000 for a mid-range renovation with new cabinets, worktops, and appliances. Layout changes, plumbing/electrical relocation, or high-end appliances push costs toward the top of the range and beyond.
Where your money actually goes
Labor is a bigger share of renovation cost than most homeowners expect, and it varies a lot by trade. On a supervised project, monthly costs can run roughly: civil engineer €2,500–€4,500, builder/mason €1,500–€3,700, plumber €1,600–€2,600, electrician around €3,750, steel worker €850–€2,250, general laborers €1,800–€2,200. These are illustrative monthly figures, not per-project quotes — but they explain why the same job can price very differently depending on which trades a contractor uses and how they're structured (in-house crew vs. subcontracted).
Materials are the other major variable: locally available stock versus imported tile, stone, or fittings can shift a budget significantly, especially at the luxury end.
What pushes a renovation from mid-range to luxury pricing
Custom cabinetry, imported stone surfaces, smart-home automation, and floor-to-ceiling glazing are the items that reliably push a project past €1,500/m². None of these are required for a solid, well-finished renovation — they're choices, and worth deciding on deliberately rather than by default, since they compound quickly across a whole property.
Common questions
Why do quotes for the same job vary so much between contractors?
Different labor cost structures, material specification (imported vs. local stock), and how much contingency is built in for unknowns behind existing walls all drive real differences between otherwise similar quotes.
Does the cost per m² include design or supervision fees?
Not necessarily — confirm whether architect or engineer supervision fees are included in a quote or billed separately, especially for anything that needs a building permit.
Is a cost estimator a substitute for getting contractor quotes?
A benchmark estimator is useful for budgeting before you approach contractors, but treat it as a planning tool, not a substitute for an actual itemized quote once your scope is defined.