🇨🇾Cyprus
Asia (politically Europe)
Information
Capital
Nicosia
Population
1,298,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
grec, turc, anglais
Continent
Asia (politically Europe)
Calling code
+357
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Area
9,251 km²
Government
Presidential democracy
National day
1 October - Independence Day
Internet domain
.cy
About
The Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean and an EU member since 2004. It has been divided since 1974 between the Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north. It features a unique full presidential system among EU states.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global faible à moyen, sûr pour les touristes dans la partie sud (République de Chypre).
Risk areas
Nord de l'île (TRNC) - Non reconnu internationalement, tensions politiquesZone tampon ONU - Accès restreint
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales et UE
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Vérifier les applications de covoiturage
Natural risks(Risques sismiques modérés et feux d'été)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Prévoir un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé de bonne qualité dans le sud)
- Carte européenne d'assurance maladie
- Vaccins standards à jour
Practical tips
- Ne pas photographier les installations militaires
- Respecter la ligne verte
- Avoir une assurance voyage
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center450-600
1-bedroom apartment in city center550-750
1-bedroom apartment in suburb350-550
3-bedroom apartment in city center900-1200
3-bedroom apartment in suburb600-900
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal10-15
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant25-40
McDonald's menu8-12
Local beer (0.5L)3-5
Cappuccino3-5
Water (1.5L)1-2
Bread (500g)1-2
Milk (1L)1-2
Eggs (12)2-3
Chicken (1kg)6-10
Apples (1kg)2-4
Bananas (1kg)1-2
Transport
Public transport ticket1-2
Monthly transport subscription30-50
Taxi ride (start)5-10
Taxi (1km)1-2
Gasoline (1L)1.50-2.50
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30-60
Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20
Cinema8-12
Theater15-30
Health
General practitioner consultation30-60
Dentist consultation50-100
Antibiotic medications10-20
Cold medications (6 days)10-20
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30-50
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20-40
Public services for 85m² apartment100-150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50-80
Nike sports shoes80-120
International primary school (monthly)500-800
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type G
Emergency numbers
Police199
Ambulance199
Fire department199
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
safe
Tipping
5-10% in restaurants