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Postby devil » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:35 pm

As an apprimate guideline, if you own a house without a mortgage, for a family of 4, count on a household income of about CYP 25 000/year for a reasonably comfortable, but not excessive, Western European lifestyle with 2 cars. That having been said, it is equally possible to live on half that - and many do, and even much less.

Since joining the EU, most prices have risen like a rocket. Of course, this is without excuse - it is just sheer profiteering for the most part. Many European goods (no import duties or tax) now cost 2 - 3 times what they cost in their country of origin, even small and light articles, where transport costs are negligible. I could give examples. OTOH, some, but not all, local goods are quite cheap. Local produce prices are ruled by the farmers. If something is scarce, then prices will shoot up. For example, Cyprus is renowned for its spuds, but a couple of years ago, between two crops, the price rose to as high as CYP 1.50 - 1.80/kg.

Although there are some cheap flights to popular destinations, regular airline tickets may cost 50% more in Cyprus for a given destination than if the ticket were bought at the other end.

Electricity is similar to elsewhere in Europe. Water is cheaper, but subject to potential rationing following dry winters. Both are on a sliding scale; the more you consume, the more you pay per unit (a negative quantity discount!!! :roll: ) Telecomms is cheaper than some other countries but not all.

Luxury items are very expensive if they are imported.
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Postby di-di » Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:51 pm

:lol: :lol: hi Graeme. I'm new to this Forum. We are relocating end October to a small village outside Larnaca. I can't help on the job front but i can help with enthusiasm. We are retired. my husband is 65 and i am 56 and disabled. We have no qualms whatsoever about relocating. OK down to business: Council tax [depending on area] but ours will be £180 sterling per year including water rates. We are having a swimming pool built with our bungalow so the water rates include pool change twice yearly. Gas about £30 per year sterling, electricity about same as UK. Petrol, well half ours at least. We are having 3 double bedrooms, 1 ensuite, 1 family bathroom, lounge, dining room, very large fitted kitchen, utility room , 10m x 5m swimming pool and 1/2 acre plot. How does cy£120,000 grab you? You asked for the positives well there they are. Have you tried the Cyprus Living forum, well there you will find so much enthusiasm and encouragement, try it, its free. Good luck Deanna and Vince
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Postby cannedmoose » Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:39 pm

di-di wrote::lol: :lol: hi Graeme. I'm new to this Forum. We are relocating end October to a small village outside Larnaca. I can't help on the job front but i can help with enthusiasm. We are retired. my husband is 65 and i am 56 and disabled. We have no qualms whatsoever about relocating. OK down to business: Council tax [depending on area] but ours will be £180 sterling per year including water rates. We are having a swimming pool built with our bungalow so the water rates include pool change twice yearly. Gas about £30 per year sterling, electricity about same as UK. Petrol, well half ours at least. We are having 3 double bedrooms, 1 ensuite, 1 family bathroom, lounge, dining room, very large fitted kitchen, utility room , 10m x 5m swimming pool and 1/2 acre plot. How does cy£120,000 grab you? You asked for the positives well there they are. Have you tried the Cyprus Living forum, well there you will find so much enthusiasm and encouragement, try it, its free. Good luck Deanna and Vince


Have you got the url link to the Cyprus Living forum di-di?
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Postby di-di » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:25 pm

:roll: :D :lol: hi Graeme. So pleased you asked. Here it is. [email protected]

I shall look out for you. I am known on it as fluffpiedi. See you there.

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Postby di-di » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:29 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Oops silly me i gave you the hotmail address. Just put in Cyprus Life and it should come up as the second one on the list. Good luck

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Postby cannedmoose » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:37 pm

di-di wrote::roll: :D :lol: hi Graeme. So pleased you asked. Here it is. [email protected]


Not Graeme, but I'll forgive you :lol:
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Postby di-di » Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:13 pm

Hi there, apologies for my oops but Graeme is easier to spell!!! I forgot to point out to Graeme that the first cyp£12,000 of earned income is ignored for tax purposes. There are good and bad in all situations and i think the good far outweighs the bad as regards family life in Cyprus.

If you find the other forum and go to a thread started on the 29 December it is now 340 messages long and every mailing is encouraging each other in our quest for a better life. The thread is called Moving to Cyprus.

Anyway i have a Jack Daniels waiting for me so speak soon, happy forum seeking

Deanna and Vince :lol: :lol:
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