General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Nicosia |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $24.91 billion |
| Size | 9,251 km² |
| Population | 1,207,369 |
| Population density | 131/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.36 |
| City population | 69.6% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Greek |
| Population able to read | 98.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 21.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 73% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 17 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.7/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Cyprus Airways |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $4.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $45/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 19% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 105.09/MBits |
| Tld | .cy |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85.7% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Skroutz.gr |
| Supermarket | Alphamega |
| Pharmacy | Medochemie |
| Drugstore | Hondos Center |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Souvlaki | Grilled meat skewers, typically made with pork, chicken, or lamb | $5-10 |
| Halloumi | Grilled or fried cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk | $5-10 |
| Sheftalia | Grilled sausage made with minced pork, lamb, or beef | $5-10 |
| Moussaka | Layers of eggplant, potatoes, ground meat, and béchamel sauce | $10-15 |
| Stifado | Beef stew with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes | $10-15 |
| Kleftiko | Slow-roasted lamb or goat | $15-20 |
| Baklava | Sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | $5-10 |
| Loukoumades | Fried dough balls drizzled with honey and cinnamon | $5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Commandaria | A sweet dessert wine made from sun-dried grapes | $15-$25 |
| Zivania | A strong grape spirit similar to brandy | $10-$15 |
| Keo | A popular local beer | $3-$5 |
| Leon | Another popular local beer | $3-$5 |
| Frappe | A cold coffee drink made with instant coffee, milk, and sugar | $2-$3 |
| Freddo | A cold coffee drink made with espresso, milk, and sugar | $2-$3 |
| Cypriot coffee | A strong, bitter coffee made in a traditional copper pot | $1-$2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lefkara Lace | Intricate handmade lace, often used for tablecloths, napkins, and clothing | €20-€100 |
| Commandaria Wine | Sweet dessert wine, one of the oldest wines in the world | €10-€50 |
| Halloumi Cheese | Semi-hard, salty cheese, often grilled or fried | €5-€10 |
| Olive Oil | High-quality olive oil, used in cooking and cosmetics | €5-€20 |
| Pottery | Handmade pottery, often decorated with traditional Cypriot designs | €10-€50 |
| Silver Jewelry | Intricate silver jewelry, often featuring traditional Cypriot motifs | €20-€100 |
| Copperware | Handmade copperware, often used for decorative purposes | €10-€50 |
| Leather Goods | High-quality leather goods, such as bags, wallets, and belts | €20-€100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year. |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. |
| Green Monday | February or March | Celebrates the start of Lent. |
| Greek Independence Day | March 25 | Celebrates the Greek Revolution of 1821. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement. |
| Pentecost | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. |
| Cyprus Independence Day | October 1 | Celebrates the independence of Cyprus from the United Kingdom in 1960. |
| Ohi Day | October 28 | Celebrates the Greek refusal to surrender to the Italian ultimatum in 1940. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Phileleftheros |
| Online news | SigmaLive |
| Tv | RIK 1 |
| Radio | CyBC Radio 1 |