Just been to Protarus for 10 days and it was beautiful, probably the clearest water I've seen in a long time. Food was very reasonable and incredible quality. I'm a massive fan of the seafood and some of the local beef and lamb dishes we tried were very unique. As a UK citizen it surprised me just how easy it would be to move to Cyprus. It was very much a rest and relaxation holiday, but my wife and I will return, hire a car and explore the island more.
Waaw i like it the video i stay Cyprus 🇨🇾 4 years I’m from somalia 🇸🇴 and I was not understand how much i used every month thnk you i get your vedio more experience
Congrats Rico, from Brazil. had been in Limassol last year and I felt in love for this Island. I have an EU passport and I think to visit Cyprus after this summer to look for a job or to start a business.. Kr...
Some countrys are realy expensive . But not Cyprus. Keep away from bar street and other touristy parts as they try and get enough profit in 6 months to last all year .eat and drink like the locals do. It is safe. A lot safer than Spain . Crime is low but not non existant so take care . Its a lot friendlier too . I used to own a villa in Torrevejcia Spain which was constantly getting broken into i sold up . Paphos is much better. I intend to retire there. After 3 or 4 weeks you just forget about the Uk.
Rico, finally a practical information about cost of living in lovely Cyprus, better than those reports full of words but not practical! Keep on your great channel! By the way, what and where is this housing project you live in?
Hey, thanks for your comment! Really appreciate it. The building is in Paphos, and it's from Leptos Estates, one of the biggest developers here. Have a good time!
I live in Cyprus and My bills are a lot more than that as are my family and friends. You must live quite frugally. I do not mean that as an insult. I have two bed apt my electric bill recently was over double yours and I don’t use air con for cold or heat. I would also point out it’s not common in most of Cyprus to have wifi etc included in rent. I do agree with your tips, people need to come and stay for a while to get a proper feel for the place and do their research. If you have to work, salaries are very low compared to other European countries. If people can have their own company or have a pension or savings, its easier. If you have to work, especially tourist industry, it’s long hours. However the climate is excellent and lifestyle laid back. I enjoyed your video.
I’ve lived in Paphos and Latchi! The rent is accurate but food nah double that. I rented an atv for months at a time but I have USD money lol love Cyprus!!
I used to live in Ayia Napa and found that, on average, Cyprus is cheaper than the UK but not much, about 10 to 15 % at best. Only if you plan a permanent move do you really gain as houses prices, not rents, are cheaper than the UK.
I love Cyprus. I am ex student of Inter College Larnaca. I was there in 2003-2004. Cyprus is Amazing Island 🏝 to visit in summer.Having plan to visit after COVID. Now I’m Canadian Citizen.
LOL true. The prices do seem too low. I lived in the Philippines and was paying 800 Euro a month for a small 2 bedroom in Manila where the expats live. And the food in Manila was for one person much higher than 200 Euro a month, more like 800-1000 Euro a month to eat out in somewhat OK places. Even if you live in the provinces in the Philippines where rent is half that of Manila, for an expat life (i.e., eating more than just rice) would cost about 2000 Euro a month. I would guess Cyprus for a couple of people would be about 2000 to 3000 euros a month, unless you catch your own fish and eat rice and macaroni every day.
@@raylopez99 eating more than rice for 2000 per month? I don’t know about Manila but I spend about 800eur on food and groceries in Germany for a Family of 5. what he said seems a little low but don’t forget this guy lives a basic student life.... frozen pizza isn’t that expensive.
@@followp What? Family of five on 800 Euro a month in Germany? Wow man, you the man. I recall when visiting Germany that the food in restaurants was of high quality but very expensive.
Depends. 400 to 500 euros are rare for renting to be honest, but you wont find any because they are already taken, i would assume foreigners. for food, i guess it depends on how much youre eating.
Hey, thanks for your comment. I was looking for many properties on the FB Marketplace and found the apartment there. Life in Cyprus right now is great, relaxed and many tourists are here. Happy that the videos help you! :)
To be honest, €200/month for food isn't impossible. I am living in Stockholm, Sweden which is well known to be an expensive city to live in, and I'm paying around €200-€300 for food if I am very cheap. I think it very much depends on the amount of food you usually eat and your eating habits. (let's take pizza as an example, I usually can only finish 2-3 slides and save the rest for dinner or even lunch for the next day haha)
I totally agree with you, thanks for your comment! If someone likes expensive and special food, obviously they pay more than someone who eats basic vegetables with a great carbohydrate and protein source.
I live in Cyprus (ok in Limassol) but don't get even near to these low costs you just described. I need at least €1,500 a month and that with being cautious not having an extravagant life... You mention 200 euros for food? Do you live on air? Your numbers seem extremely low for Cyprus, I am sorry
Hey, thanks for your comment. I understand that it may seem low to some people, but this is actually the result of managing my cashflow. I actively live on a low budget so that I can spend as much money as possible to investments. My rent is very low, I eat very basic (rice, noodles, potatoes with vegetables and protein sources) and I don't have any subscriptions, not even a mobile phone contract. And the result of living like this is, well, having low expenses. Of course, it varies a little from month to month but in general this is what I pay.
@@Rico Thanks for your reply. I hear what you say and good for you that you can manage your finances this way... however.. this way (your way) is not typical of the average person. And given that your video is directed towards people that may want to relocate to Cyprus, I am afraid they may be misinformed and actually believe they can move here and live on €840.. I am sorry it is highly unlikable
Sorry but you are wrong, i live in the UK and i can survive off £200 per month on food because i cook, you can definitely live off that in Cyprus because have been there for a bit.
Life is very expensive in Cyprus. Especially in Limassol you need at 1.500 euros. Rents are very high. In Nicosia for on room apartment you need at the best 500 euros only for rent. With wages at 800 euros it is extremely expensive to rent alone an appartement. My brothers lives in Nicosia so I know first hand. Also food is expensive and eating out also. If you gain 1.500 euros a month, yes it can be a very exciting place to live. It has beautiful cities like Pafos, Limassol, Larnaca. Warm weather all around the year. If you have a business it is a good place due to the low taxes. So for someone who gains 1.500 a month it will be great. But most jobs pay there around 800 euros.
This is very helpful because I’m moving to Cyprus in a few weeks with my family! Cyprus is a very pretty place and the rent is so cheap. I currently live in Germany and everything is so overpriced.
Hello! I spend for food 300euro for electricity almost 60 euro per month. Home internet 30 euro mobile 25euro and my apartment cost 470 per month and i live in nicosia aglantzia if you know in a small flat with one room building 2008
Thanks. That actually more helpful than the video 👍 Shame expenses like rubbish, council tax and any other household bills weren't mentioned. I'm not knocking the video but it's a very personal one
I lived in Cyprus for eight years food is more expensive because mostly imported quality of building is poor mainly concrete rent first before tempted to buy you need to live in Cyprus first to see the real Cyprus don't look through rose tinted glasses it is a lovely place to live but do your research first
Hey Rico, just arrived in Paphos about a week ago. Travelled over in my campervan from UK, using the reinstated ferry crossing from Greece. Planning on staying at least a year. Be good to meet you. a Coffee in Meraki?
Hey! Haha, thanks for your comment, I loved it! I eat very simple, vegetables from the market, some carbohydrates and protein sources, nothing fancy. I just checked my February spendings on supermarkets, and it's almost exactly 200.
I don’t even spend €200- a month on food! I shop around, eat fruit and veg in season, don’t buy expensive meat, mostly chicken and salmon fillets when on offer, eggs and cheese. I live on my pension of just over €700- a month quite comfortably. End of year bills and any car expenses apart from petrol which is very expensive, from savings.
Cost of rent has sky rocketed here in the past few years, before you could rent a villa with a pool for €470, I'm lucky I came out here to paphos 7 years ago, I still pay just 300 (up from 275 since I moved in 5 years ago) for a 2 bed 2 bath apartment since the landlord legally can not raise the rent by more than a certain percentage each year. Electricity also, my bills are almost double what they were last year but I still can afford to support myself here and save money living and working alone. As for supermarkets, forget about the big supermarkets and try to buy local. Cars are more expensive second hand and you should definitely not trust every seller, but they are cheaper to insure and tax than in UK.
I live in Cyprus and can tell you if you own your own home and run at least one car you need an absolute minimum of €1000 per month and that's just to get by , any luxuries like eating out would be on top of that .
I am a Cypriot and i have to say some stuff that u said are true but some other not even close for example Nicosia is not cheap at all it maybe one of the most expensive one if is not the expensive one second the car prices are cheap if you buy it from apps like bazaraki but u have to expert that has problems most of the cars that they are selling they have problems so choose wisely or a more expensive option jut buy it from a car saler as it will not 98% have any problems also starting a business here is a good idea as the taxes are more lower than other countries
Around 200 euro monthly on food? Is there super cheap supermarkets somewhere or you on very good diet? Because I remember I been in Paphos April 2021 and after one shopping in Papantoniou with not even full trolley I paid 90 euro for food. 50 euro for fuel monthly? Its like u to drive very rare or only small distances because its too very not realistic only 50 euro for whole month. And what about monthly car insurance? Now about rent 550 euro for month, don't forget you are middle of covid pandemic situation.. No tourist, lockdowns and many businesses closed. After covid ends, Airbnb, Booking, and tourism industry back all rents will go up.
Looking hard to finally move out of canada. Cyprus is on my short list, as remote worker. Is Cyprus internet trustworthy 24/7? You do a great job inspiring us quitting our overtaxed prison states;
Hey, thanks for your comment, and I'm very happy to help and inspire people! From my 2 years in Cyprus I always had reliable internet, especially in homes and coworking spaces. However, in public coffees the internet is slower, but still fine for office work. Hope that helps, and hope you'll find the right country for you!
We live in Cyprus now 33 Years. In a village near Limassol. We are integrated in the village. Depending on what You want, You can live good on EUR 1.000,- p.m. or even less. Beeing registerede with Gesy its including health insurance and medicine. Bread, eggs, tomatos, salat, olives come from friendly neighbours for a smile or 1 Euro. Olive Oil nativ, cold presst, 15,- Eur for 4 Liter on the famers market. Keo Beer 0,65l Eur 2,50; Xinisteri bottle in our restaurants Eur 12,-. So what. And 340 Days sunshine free of charge. On top: if you have your registration number as european citizen beginnig with "5" you are fully online with all your documents regarding social security, taxoffice, driving license, covid vaccination, etc. For locals there is an other beginning number. But it works.
Are you talking about the same Cyprus we live in? 50 EUR for petrol? probably you drive a 125cc scooter? 100 EUR per month for fun including playing Golf? seriously? Rent i don't want to argue since i live in Limassol and don't know about rents in Paphos, but the rest of the mentioned amounts are simply not realistic.
Thanks for the comment. Happy it helps! Renting & Buying cars is a little tricky and get become expensive. I recommend finding a great local that helps you with this. Also, definitely check the car very well before you buy. :)
50 on gas and other car expenses ?! 🤣 100 euros for fun ? Do you go out only once a month ? Living in Cyprus for 21 years I can tell you that these are extremely low prices.
I've checked it out Cyprus house prices... many of them are terrible... they want 40 000 euros for ruins... it does not worth a penny :D Rent prices is also too high there. 300 euro... c'mon it is worth only 100 max. 150 / month.
Great and very helpful video) I'm also moving to Cyprus next month) Apologies if you've already answered this but what's a good way to look for a car? Bazaraaki?
Thank you very much! :) Buying a car is indeed very tricky here in Cyprus. I personally took a look at most of the car dealers in Paphos first and also asked in some Facebook groups for a private seller. I then decided to go with one car dealer, but maybe buying from a private person would be a better idea. Especially if you're on a budget. So try to get as many options and deals from everywhere, not just Bazaraki and then compare those and decide for the best. Hope this helps. I wish you the best, Rico.
Although I can work remotely, would you happen to know how much shared office space is? Might be quite nice for the air conditioning and meeting a few other people :)
I am retired and want peace of mind, I don't drive, ubber only. I have a budget similar to yours, I have been looking for hours to find a rental like yours and I can't find one. The sites are not good to show me what I need. Could you help me something please?
Thanks Rico, very informative. How is the covid situation. Are restaurants/bars open, and is the mask mandatory in open public spaces? Maybe you have a moment to help me out... Much love from Switzerland
Hey Davide, thanks for your comment! At the moment it's getting more relaxed. We're allowed to eat at restaurants with an outdoor area and since it's currently getting warmer I was at 2 caffee this weekend and did a bike tour. Everything seemed normal, but, we're restricted to go outside only with sending an SMS before. We hope this will be lifted and to be able to sit indoor soon as well. Greeting to Switzerland, I had a great 3 weeks stay there, beautiful! :)
I so much love your practical and detailed explanation about Cyprus. I am planning to come there to study and live in Cyprus. What are the most common job or occupation that one can get while studying there too ? I am into digital marketing, affiliate marketing, blogging and blog writing.
Thanks for your comment, I'm happy you enjoyed the video. I am into digital marketing too and I have my own company here. I work with clients and on my own projects, and this is what I'm doing for a living. If you're good at what you do, you could do the same! Hope this helps, have a good time. :)
Awesome vid! subbed! great with all the tips. do you think living in Famagusta is ok? im looking at at apartment there to buy, supposed to be about only 50 euro each month for apartment expenses and ofc extra for electricity , internett etc. And are you staying for long? have you signed up for residence permit? if so can you make a vid on it?
Hey there, thanks for the comment. :) Yes, I do have a residence permit and I have no plans in going anywhere else, except for travelling of course. Great video Idea!
hello Rico, just found out about your channel...i love it! i have a question about renting a flat/house....are there any other cost a part from the usual stuff (electricity, water etc etc).... Council tax like in Uk? thanks
Hey Rocco, thanks for the kind comment! Usually the landlords put all of those extra fees in the rent price, but some also charge for the municipality fee extra. Always depends on the landlord, I also have a separate video about renting properties on the channel, feel free to watch it!
Good question. It seems very inflated. Definitely more expensive than when I recorded the video! I'm publishing a video about Real Estate very soon where I talk about this more specifically. See you there soon!
great content! i was curious to know about internet. is it hard to get good quality internet, even in smaller towns of cyprus? and how expensive is it?
Hi Rico thank you so much for the Video. It made me hopeful for my retirement. I love Cyprus... I lived on the Turkish side with my two children some years ago. All in all I went there 34 times in my life. I only know little about the Greek side. Due to some very bad experiences I knew , when we left, that I would never go there again. But I met so lovely people from the south and due to your calculations I might have a better life there than in Germany as a retiree. Could you make a video about other aspects such as health insurance for EU citizens, quality of health care, crime rate, safety, all kind of things that become important for people 50+. By the way....you don't sound German! Are there many Germans on the Greek side?
Hey there! Thank you very much for your comment! Very happy that you say I don't have a German accent, I'm trying my best! And yes, we do have a lot of Germans in Cyprus. There is a big community here actually. Regarding health insurance and safety, Cyprus is very good actually and one of the safest places in the EU. The hospitals have a lot of high qualified doctors, and as the population of Cyprus is rather small you always have a good chance of getting a diagnosis/surgery very fast. I even heard that a lot of British people fly to CY to get a surgery, which is going to be faster than waiting for a doctor in England.
it’s not called the south side,you lived in the occupied area which includes ammochostos and kyrenia its very disrespectful to say you lived in the turkish side there’s not a turkish side every part of cyprus is legally controlled by the republic of cyprus not the republic of turkey you should get educated
@@alexchrisostomou2700 you didn't get what I meant did you? I used the terms for people to get the idea of Cyprus. I am not in favour of Turkish policy. But you too should get more history lesson. E.g study the constitution of Cyprus in 1960. The reason for 1963/64 and the coup against Macharios in 1974 and then the Constitution again and then, write to me again. Do you know the T.R.N.C?? Have you been there? Have you friends there? Get education and experience and make Turkish friends. As I have met the dearest, most beautiful , most honest and tolerable Greek Cypriot man whom I miss every day.
You should change the title of the video. You can call it : "How a happy vegetarian can live in Cyprus!". And having the job closed to your house,of course.
Thanks for the nice video actually i wanted to immigrate to Cyprus for the house property investment i would like to know some details would be appreciated for the answer
Great advertising for Cyprus!! Well done I am a british guy living here in Cyprus since 2008!!! And I love it!!!
Just been to Protarus for 10 days and it was beautiful, probably the clearest water I've seen in a long time. Food was very reasonable and incredible quality. I'm a massive fan of the seafood and some of the local beef and lamb dishes we tried were very unique.
As a UK citizen it surprised me just how easy it would be to move to Cyprus.
It was very much a rest and relaxation holiday, but my wife and I will return, hire a car and explore the island more.
Hey! Very happy to hear that. Sounds lovely, and I'm very happy you liked it. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for great Cyprus insights! A video about buying a property in Cyprus would be good too!
Thank you for the comment and great idea!
I am Cypriot and I can I agree on most of what you showed. Nice video!
Thank you very much. This means a lot to me. :)
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Waaw i like it the video i stay Cyprus 🇨🇾 4 years I’m from somalia 🇸🇴 and I was not understand how much i used every month thnk you i get your vedio more experience
Happy to help! Have a good time. :)
Awesome video Rico, very helpful! Moving there this year!
Thanks, nice to hear that. Have a great move! :)
Short and str8 to the point. All the needed information provided. Really useful video. Thanks ;)
Thanks for your comment, happy to hear that!
Rico :)
Finally honest opinion... tnx bro...
Congrats Rico, from Brazil. had been in Limassol last year and I felt in love for this Island. I have an EU passport and I think to visit Cyprus after this summer to look for a job or to start a business.. Kr...
Sounds great. Good luck and stay safe! :)
Don’t come ! Cyprus go down ! The prices altitudes its like Florida US ! Salary it’s very down ! It’s no good opinion
@@valentinakivalentina8911what about Turkish side?
@@levents1934 there have nothing to doing . Only family hotels
@@valentinakivalentina8911 where local people live then?
Emigrating to cyprus in a few years time. (paphos). Thank you very helpful x
Hey, thanks for your comment. I wish you a great time until then! Rico :)
@@Rico when we do i will let you know. We are coming for a holiday in July. Staying at Hotel beach cynthiana in kissonrenga.
Ohhh always curious on the cost of living abroad!
Some countrys are realy expensive . But not Cyprus. Keep away from bar street and other touristy parts as they try and get enough profit in 6 months to last all year .eat and drink like the locals do. It is safe. A lot safer than Spain . Crime is low but not non existant so take care . Its a lot friendlier too . I used to own a villa in Torrevejcia Spain which was constantly getting broken into i sold up . Paphos is much better. I intend to retire there. After 3 or 4 weeks you just forget about the Uk.
Rico, finally a practical information about cost of living in lovely Cyprus, better than those reports full of words but not practical! Keep on your great channel! By the way, what and where is this housing project you live in?
Hey, thanks for your comment! Really appreciate it. The building is in Paphos, and it's from Leptos Estates, one of the biggest developers here. Have a good time!
@@Rico Thanks Rico! I know Leptos for many years - a very reputable company! Starting to follow your channel and waiting for more about Cyprus.
@@Rico Aphrodite Springs? I know the area...
Thanks. More is about to come! I live in Chlorakas actually, so a bit far from Aphrodite Springs, but it's similar, yes! :)
@@Rico Chlorakas is anytime better than Geroskipou)
I live in Cyprus and My bills are a lot more than that as are my family and friends. You must live quite frugally. I do not mean that as an insult. I have two bed apt my electric bill recently was over double yours and I don’t use air con for cold or heat. I would also point out it’s not common in most of Cyprus to have wifi etc included in rent. I do agree with your tips, people need to come and stay for a while to get a proper feel for the place and do their research. If you have to work, salaries are very low compared to other European countries. If people can have their own company or have a pension or savings, its easier. If you have to work, especially tourist industry, it’s long hours. However the climate is excellent and lifestyle laid back. I enjoyed your video.
I’ve lived in Paphos and Latchi! The rent is accurate but food nah double that. I rented an atv for months at a time but I have USD money lol love Cyprus!!
Restaurant Omikron not looking too hot right now 😅
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I used to live in Ayia Napa and found that, on average, Cyprus is cheaper than the UK but not much, about 10 to 15 % at best. Only if you plan a permanent move do you really gain as houses prices, not rents, are cheaper than the UK.
Great video I'm originally from Cyprus and I think you did a great job 😎
Thank you very much. :)
What do you do there mahn?
I love Cyprus. I am ex student of Inter College Larnaca. I was there in 2003-2004. Cyprus is Amazing Island 🏝 to visit in summer.Having plan to visit after COVID. Now I’m Canadian Citizen.
Awesome, that sounds cool and yes I agree!
Really??? I've been living in Cyprus for the past 32 years and I've never heard of such low prices!!!
LOL true. The prices do seem too low. I lived in the Philippines and was paying 800 Euro a month for a small 2 bedroom in Manila where the expats live. And the food in Manila was for one person much higher than 200 Euro a month, more like 800-1000 Euro a month to eat out in somewhat OK places. Even if you live in the provinces in the Philippines where rent is half that of Manila, for an expat life (i.e., eating more than just rice) would cost about 2000 Euro a month. I would guess Cyprus for a couple of people would be about 2000 to 3000 euros a month, unless you catch your own fish and eat rice and macaroni every day.
I agree with you Mario.
@@raylopez99 eating more than rice for 2000 per month? I don’t know about Manila but I spend about 800eur on food and groceries in Germany for a Family of 5. what he said seems a little low but don’t forget this guy lives a basic student life.... frozen pizza isn’t that expensive.
@@followp What? Family of five on 800 Euro a month in Germany? Wow man, you the man. I recall when visiting Germany that the food in restaurants was of high quality but very expensive.
Depends. 400 to 500 euros are rare for renting to be honest, but you wont find any because they are already taken, i would assume foreigners. for food, i guess it depends on how much youre eating.
Hi ;) Where did you found such an amazing apartment? Also, how is life in Cyprus right now? I plan to move there soon and your content is so helpful!
Hey, thanks for your comment. I was looking for many properties on the FB Marketplace and found the apartment there. Life in Cyprus right now is great, relaxed and many tourists are here. Happy that the videos help you! :)
Thanks for the video it would be great if you put together a total other with a breakdown maybe in the description??
I highly recommended North Cyprus to a friend of mine who is planning to migrate somewhere.
Awesome video Rico!! I agree with you 100%!! 😄😄
Hey, Thank you very much for your comment Constantina!!! :)
This guy is spot on, well said!
Great video! Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks for the comment. I had fun doing it! :)
To be honest, €200/month for food isn't impossible. I am living in Stockholm, Sweden which is well known to be an expensive city to live in, and I'm paying around €200-€300 for food if I am very cheap.
I think it very much depends on the amount of food you usually eat and your eating habits.
(let's take pizza as an example, I usually can only finish 2-3 slides and save the rest for dinner or even lunch for the next day haha)
I totally agree with you, thanks for your comment! If someone likes expensive and special food, obviously they pay more than someone who eats basic vegetables with a great carbohydrate and protein source.
I live in Cyprus (ok in Limassol) but don't get even near to these low costs you just described. I need at least €1,500 a month and that with being cautious not having an extravagant life... You mention 200 euros for food? Do you live on air? Your numbers seem extremely low for Cyprus, I am sorry
Hey, thanks for your comment. I understand that it may seem low to some people, but this is actually the result of managing my cashflow. I actively live on a low budget so that I can spend as much money as possible to investments. My rent is very low, I eat very basic (rice, noodles, potatoes with vegetables and protein sources) and I don't have any subscriptions, not even a mobile phone contract. And the result of living like this is, well, having low expenses. Of course, it varies a little from month to month but in general this is what I pay.
@@Rico Thanks for your reply. I hear what you say and good for you that you can manage your finances this way... however.. this way (your way) is not typical of the average person. And given that your video is directed towards people that may want to relocate to Cyprus, I am afraid they may be misinformed and actually believe they can move here and live on €840.. I am sorry it is highly unlikable
@@TheDomnt I get your point. I will communicate this better in future videos.
Please mention the daily cost please because I wanna come there for studying purpose
Sorry but you are wrong, i live in the UK and i can survive off £200 per month on food because i cook, you can definitely live off that in Cyprus because have been there for a bit.
Life is very expensive in Cyprus. Especially in Limassol you need at 1.500 euros. Rents are very high. In Nicosia for on room apartment you need at the best 500 euros only for rent. With wages at 800 euros it is extremely expensive to rent alone an appartement.
My brothers lives in Nicosia so I know first hand. Also food is expensive and eating out also. If you gain 1.500 euros a month, yes it can be a very exciting place to live. It has beautiful cities like Pafos, Limassol, Larnaca. Warm weather all around the year. If you have a business it is a good place due to the low taxes.
So for someone who gains 1.500 a month it will be great. But most jobs pay there around 800 euros.
Wow tnx i had an idea for the cpst of living in cyprus ...i am processing now and going there for 3 to 4 mos.
Enjoy your time! :)
Great video thankyou 🤠👍
Thank you Rico. It’s very heplefull vedio for us. Good To know about Cyprus living cost❤️ We love you rico🥀❤️
Thank you very much, much love back! :)
Wow !!! that was awesome... Hello there , from Philippines ..
Thank you! All the best to Philippines.
Wahnsinn! Vielen Dank für dieses detaillierte Video!!
Sehr gerne und vielen Dank für den Kommentar! Lg
This is very helpful because I’m moving to Cyprus in a few weeks with my family! Cyprus is a very pretty place and the rent is so cheap. I currently live in Germany and everything is so overpriced.
Totally agree. I'm also from Germany, so I know exactly what you mean. Happy the video helped! :)
But I still see many people saying Cyprus is expensive. I wonder what specifically they are referring to?
@@bamboozle999 it depends on the cities mostly. Living in Limassol is expensive but living in other cities such as Paphos is affordable.
@@bamboozle999 A holiday trip can be expensive here because short term rentals (Airbnb) and car rentals are layed out for tourists. :)
Great vid! Thank you.
Thank you for the comment. :)
I agree about Limassol. My house is 2 time worst than yours and i pay +200 euro on rent...
Excellent. Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad the video could help!
Hello! I spend for food 300euro for electricity almost 60 euro per month. Home internet 30 euro mobile 25euro and my apartment cost 470 per month and i live in nicosia aglantzia if you know in a small flat with one room building 2008
Thanks. That actually more helpful than the video 👍 Shame expenses like rubbish, council tax and any other household bills weren't mentioned.
I'm not knocking the video but it's a very personal one
Thank you for your helpful, awesome video 👍
Thanks. Happy to hear that! :)
I lived in Cyprus for eight years food is more expensive because mostly imported quality of building is poor mainly concrete rent first before tempted to buy you need to live in Cyprus first to see the real Cyprus don't look through rose tinted glasses it is a lovely place to live but do your research first
Nice video! vert informative...thank you!
Thank you as well! :)
Very good video. Great job.
Thank you!
Hey Rico, just arrived in Paphos about a week ago. Travelled over in my campervan from UK, using the reinstated ferry crossing from Greece. Planning on staying at least a year. Be good to meet you. a Coffee in Meraki?
Hey there! Cool story, yeah hit me up on social media or mail and we can drink a coffee together! :)
Jesus what do you eat to only spend 200€ on food? IM a student and Im genuinely intrigued because I spend between 350 and 450€ on food monthly.
Hey! Haha, thanks for your comment, I loved it! I eat very simple, vegetables from the market, some carbohydrates and protein sources, nothing fancy. I just checked my February spendings on supermarkets, and it's almost exactly 200.
I don’t even spend €200- a month on food! I shop around, eat fruit and veg in season, don’t buy expensive meat, mostly chicken and salmon fillets when on offer, eggs and cheese. I live on my pension of just over €700- a month quite comfortably. End of year bills and any car expenses apart from petrol which is very expensive, from savings.
That's great Helen, I wish you the best. :)
@@helenstylianou5280 Do you rent, or own a property outright?
Cost of rent has sky rocketed here in the past few years, before you could rent a villa with a pool for €470, I'm lucky I came out here to paphos 7 years ago, I still pay just 300 (up from 275 since I moved in 5 years ago) for a 2 bed 2 bath apartment since the landlord legally can not raise the rent by more than a certain percentage each year. Electricity also, my bills are almost double what they were last year but I still can afford to support myself here and save money living and working alone.
As for supermarkets, forget about the big supermarkets and try to buy local.
Cars are more expensive second hand and you should definitely not trust every seller, but they are cheaper to insure and tax than in UK.
The 470e villa you mention, how much would it cost nowadays? Thanks
@@bamboozle9991000 or more
I live in Cyprus and can tell you if you own your own home and run at least one car you need an absolute minimum of €1000 per month and that's just to get by , any luxuries like eating out would be on top of that .
great video mate :)
I am a Cypriot and i have to say some stuff that u said are true but some other not even close for example Nicosia is not cheap at all it maybe one of the most expensive one if is not the expensive one second the car prices are cheap if you buy it from apps like bazaraki but u have to expert that has problems most of the cars that they are selling they have problems so choose wisely or a more expensive option jut buy it from a car saler as it will not 98% have any problems also starting a business here is a good idea as the taxes are more lower than other countries
Very nice video Rico!
Thank you. :)
Good video, the tap water is OK to drink no need to buy. No TV licence,
Nice content, I am following you :)
Cool, thank you very much Riccardo :)
Great video - thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment! :)
Around 200 euro monthly on food? Is there super cheap supermarkets somewhere or you on very good diet? Because I remember I been in Paphos April 2021 and after one shopping in Papantoniou with not even full trolley I paid 90 euro for food. 50 euro for fuel monthly? Its like u to drive very rare or only small distances because its too very not realistic only 50 euro for whole month. And what about monthly car insurance?
Now about rent 550 euro for month, don't forget you are middle of covid pandemic situation.. No tourist, lockdowns and many businesses closed. After covid ends, Airbnb, Booking, and tourism industry back all rents will go up.
This definitely needs a 2024 update, since the whole world has become much more expensive over the past couple years
Good idea, thanks! Noted.
Looking hard to finally move out of canada. Cyprus is on my short list, as remote worker. Is Cyprus internet trustworthy 24/7?
You do a great job inspiring us quitting our overtaxed prison states;
Hey, thanks for your comment, and I'm very happy to help and inspire people! From my 2 years in Cyprus I always had reliable internet, especially in homes and coworking spaces. However, in public coffees the internet is slower, but still fine for office work. Hope that helps, and hope you'll find the right country for you!
Great video :)
Thanks Andrew!:)
We live in Cyprus now 33 Years. In a village near Limassol. We are integrated in the village. Depending on what You want, You can live good on EUR 1.000,- p.m. or even less. Beeing registerede with Gesy its including health insurance and medicine. Bread, eggs, tomatos, salat, olives come from friendly neighbours for a smile or 1 Euro. Olive Oil nativ, cold presst, 15,- Eur for 4 Liter on the famers market. Keo Beer 0,65l Eur 2,50; Xinisteri bottle in our restaurants Eur 12,-. So what. And 340 Days sunshine free of charge. On top: if you have your registration number as european citizen beginnig with "5" you are fully online with all your documents regarding social security, taxoffice, driving license, covid vaccination, etc. For locals there is an other beginning number. But it works.
Sir.. please take care and I wish you much much luck..
Are you talking about the same Cyprus we live in? 50 EUR for petrol? probably you drive a 125cc scooter? 100 EUR per month for fun including playing Golf? seriously? Rent i don't want to argue since i live in Limassol and don't know about rents in Paphos, but the rest of the mentioned amounts are simply not realistic.
Could you share the costs that you think are more realistic please?
Hi Rico thanks for vid. What you think about living in south or Turkish side of Cyprus. Wouldn't be cheaper to live north Cyprus?
nice landscape!
Thanks. Paphos is beautiful, yes! :)
Thanks for video! Moving to Cyprus soon :) What about long term car rent?
Thanks for the comment. Happy it helps! Renting & Buying cars is a little tricky and get become expensive. I recommend finding a great local that helps you with this. Also, definitely check the car very well before you buy. :)
Rico, why do you never mention the rich Cypriot culture, the museums, archaeological sites etc.!?
50 on gas and other car expenses ?! 🤣
100 euros for fun ? Do you go out only once a month ?
Living in Cyprus for 21 years I can tell you that these are extremely low prices.
I think it's even cheaper Rico. 200+50+100+470=820
Great video Rico! What about permanent residence? What are the steps? Thank you!!
Hey, this is very complex, the best you can do for that is to get a consultant in my opinion. Wish you all the best! :)
I've checked it out Cyprus house prices... many of them are terrible... they want 40 000 euros for ruins... it does not worth a penny :D Rent prices is also too high there. 300 euro... c'mon it is worth only 100 max. 150 / month.
Great!! Thanks!! : )
Great and very helpful video)
I'm also moving to Cyprus next month)
Apologies if you've already answered this but what's a good way to look for a car? Bazaraaki?
Thank you very much! :)
Buying a car is indeed very tricky here in Cyprus. I personally took a look at most of the car dealers in Paphos first and also asked in some Facebook groups for a private seller. I then decided to go with one car dealer, but maybe buying from a private person would be a better idea. Especially if you're on a budget. So try to get as many options and deals from everywhere, not just Bazaraki and then compare those and decide for the best.
Hope this helps. I wish you the best, Rico.
Wow, thank you very much for your polite and prompt reply)
I wish you and your partner the best and good luck with your Channel☺️☺️
@@YT-hp7yl That means a lot to me, thank you. :)
Although I can work remotely, would you happen to know how much shared office space is? Might be quite nice for the air conditioning and meeting a few other people :)
Hey Andrew, cool question! I myself also go to a Coworking Space in Paphos and this costs me 120€ a month. Coffee, Tea, AC and good vibes included. :)
@@Rico that's not too expensive, thanks for the info :)
I am retired and want peace of mind, I don't drive, ubber only. I have a budget similar to yours, I have been looking for hours to find a rental like yours and I can't find one. The sites are not good to show me what I need. Could you help me something please?
Great video!
Thank you! :)
και εσεις μπηκατε εδω για να δειτε τι θα πει για εμας?
kathe kupreos etsi kamni otan thorei cyprus mes ton titlo
Very educative!
Happy to hear that, thank you! :)
My friend mentioned, it cost 800 rest in limassol
Rest forever on a cementery😁?
Thanks Rico, very informative. How is the covid situation. Are restaurants/bars open, and is the mask mandatory in open public spaces? Maybe you have a moment to help me out... Much love from Switzerland
Hey Davide, thanks for your comment!
At the moment it's getting more relaxed. We're allowed to eat at restaurants with an outdoor area and since it's currently getting warmer I was at 2 caffee this weekend and did a bike tour. Everything seemed normal, but, we're restricted to go outside only with sending an SMS before. We hope this will be lifted and to be able to sit indoor soon as well.
Greeting to Switzerland, I had a great 3 weeks stay there, beautiful! :)
I so much love your practical and detailed explanation about Cyprus.
I am planning to come there to study and live in Cyprus.
What are the most common job or occupation that one can get while studying there too ?
I am into digital marketing, affiliate marketing, blogging and blog writing.
Thanks for your comment, I'm happy you enjoyed the video. I am into digital marketing too and I have my own company here. I work with clients and on my own projects, and this is what I'm doing for a living. If you're good at what you do, you could do the same! Hope this helps, have a good time. :)
Okay good! Can I have your WhatsApp contact so that we can talk better. I need to get some information from you
Awesome vid! subbed! great with all the tips. do you think living in Famagusta is ok? im looking at at apartment there to buy, supposed to be about only 50 euro each month for apartment expenses and ofc extra for electricity , internett etc. And are you staying for long? have you signed up for residence permit? if so can you make a vid on it?
Hey there, thanks for the comment. :) Yes, I do have a residence permit and I have no plans in going anywhere else, except for travelling of course. Great video Idea!
hello Rico, just found out about your channel...i love it!
i have a question about renting a flat/house....are there any other cost a part from the usual stuff (electricity, water etc etc).... Council tax like in Uk? thanks
Hey Rocco, thanks for the kind comment! Usually the landlords put all of those extra fees in the rent price, but some also charge for the municipality fee extra. Always depends on the landlord, I also have a separate video about renting properties on the channel, feel free to watch it!
Hi there, what is the living costs now outside big cities?
Hi, it seems Cyprus was dirty cheap two years ago... how much has it changed?
What is the most walkable city?
What do you think about the real estate situation now?
Good question. It seems very inflated. Definitely more expensive than when I recorded the video! I'm publishing a video about Real Estate very soon where I talk about this more specifically. See you there soon!
great content! i was curious to know about internet. is it hard to get good quality internet, even in smaller towns of cyprus? and how expensive is it?
Hey, I have a separate video about Internet Speed in Cyprus. You can find it on this channel. :)
Thanks for the video. On which app or website do you look for apartments for 3-4 months?
Hi! Thanks for the comment. FB & Bazaraki are good for that. I also have a video where I talk about how I find properties. :)
Unfortunately it has dramatically changed it becoming very expensive especially Limassol
Hi Rico thank you so much for the Video. It made me hopeful for my retirement. I love Cyprus... I lived on the Turkish side with my two children some years ago. All in all I went there 34 times in my life. I only know little about the Greek side. Due to some very bad experiences I knew , when we left, that I would never go there again. But I met so lovely people from the south and due to your calculations I might have a better life there than in Germany as a retiree. Could you make a video about other aspects such as health insurance for EU citizens, quality of health care, crime rate, safety, all kind of things that become important for people 50+.
By the way....you don't sound German! Are there many Germans on the Greek side?
Hey there! Thank you very much for your comment! Very happy that you say I don't have a German accent, I'm trying my best!
And yes, we do have a lot of Germans in Cyprus. There is a big community here actually. Regarding health insurance and safety, Cyprus is very good actually and one of the safest places in the EU. The hospitals have a lot of high qualified doctors, and as the population of Cyprus is rather small you always have a good chance of getting a diagnosis/surgery very fast.
I even heard that a lot of British people fly to CY to get a surgery, which is going to be faster than waiting for a doctor in England.
it’s not called the south side,you lived in the occupied area which includes ammochostos and kyrenia its very disrespectful to say you lived in the turkish side there’s not a turkish side every part of cyprus is legally controlled by the republic of cyprus not the republic of turkey
you should get educated
@@alexchrisostomou2700 you didn't get what I meant did you? I used the terms for people to get the idea of Cyprus. I am not in favour of Turkish policy. But you too should get more history lesson. E.g study the constitution of Cyprus in 1960. The reason for 1963/64 and the coup against Macharios in 1974 and then the Constitution again and then, write to me again. Do you know the T.R.N.C?? Have you been there? Have you friends there? Get education and experience and make Turkish friends. As I have met the dearest, most beautiful , most honest and tolerable Greek Cypriot man whom I miss every day.
Hello. May I ask what kind of bad experiences have you had in Turkish side as I plan to visit there soon.
Very good video. I’m going to visit
Can you share more about where exactly the apartment complex is?
It is in Chlorakas, around 10 minutes from Paphos Center. You can find very similar ones in this area. Rico! :)
Hey, why did you choose Cyprus over Bali?
That's a cool video
by the way I was planning to move to Cyprus in 2020 but things happened and I can't yet
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Thanks, hope everything goes well for you. Have a good time!
@@Rico
Thank you Bless you
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Culturally, do you feel like there is diverse representation and openness to different cultures and races? Thanks for the video!
You should change the title of the video. You can call it : "How a happy vegetarian can live in Cyprus!". And having the job closed to your house,of course.
If you go to the beach , you need €100 to eat 2 times , coffe , juice and petrol
Hello Rico, I have plans of moving to Cyprus from Ghana... Any pointers?
Thanks for the nice video actually i wanted to immigrate to Cyprus for the house property investment i would like to know some details would be appreciated for the answer
Hey, thanks for your comment! You can message me directly for that.
You mentioned Bali a few times. How would compare living in Bali to Cyprus?
Great video. Well, professional made.
Thank you, really appreciate it. :)
How much wood this be in 2024?
200 euros in food ? What’s your secret ? My weekly shopping is about 70€, I tried several supermarket and is all the same , btw I am in Limassol...