Cyprus - More Information
Clothing:
Most of the clothes can be bought at very reasonable prices a made to measure suit will cost CY 50.00. Children's and baby clothes are reasonably priced too. Also men and women's leather shoes are of very good value and quality and start from around CY 10.00 a pair.
You can get also all the designers clothes of their values.
Domestic Appliances:
A wide variety of electrical appliances with leading brand names are available and for the last few years have become very competitive in price for example a Washing Machine CY 150.00, Tumble Dryer CY 170.00 and a Fridge Freezer CY 190.00. All reputable companies offer from one to three years warranty, on their electrical products.
Medical Services:
Medical Health Care in Cyprus is at very high standard and the Doctors, Physicians and Surgeons are very highly qualified the Private Medical Clinics cover every field in medicine, and Private Health Care Insurance is relatively inexpensive and can be arranged through an Insurance company or through your Bank.
Also the General Hospital offers Health Care to Foreigners once you have become a permanent resident for a small annual fee. Pharmacists are very well informed and may save you a trip to the Doctor.
Most pharmaceutical products in Cyprus can be brought directly over the counter.
Air Travel:
In Cyprus there are two International Airports at Larnaca and Paphos. This is why Paphos is an ideal place for permanent or vacation purposes being only a 20 minutes car journey.
Communications:
Telephone and Postal communication is efficient and reasonably priced. An international call, cheap rate period is after 8 pm and all day Sunday with calls costing as low as 16 cents per minute. Mobile telephones are very easily excisable and International rates are very low. Telephone cards can be purchased from Kiosks and Supermarkets and the costs are CY 3.00, CY 5.00 and CY 10.00. Postal costs internationally are 26 Cents for a Post card and 31 Cents for a letter.
Church services:
Cyprus is mainly a Greek Orthodox Country, but other religions such as Anglican and Catholic hold regular Sunday services and special Religious services at Christmas and Easter.
Duty-free Services:
You are allowed to purchase a duty free car, yacht and all of your household personnel effects free of import levy, when moving to Cyprus.
Please note that from 1st of May 2004 some of these may change.
Education:
Education: In Cyprus there are Kindergarten Schools, Junior and Secondary Schools catering for Cypriot and foreign students, but if you want your child to attend a Government School then a comprehensible knowledge of the Cypriot language is essential. The International School in Paphos is a very well established School with excellent results of achievement.
The Family Pets:
If you wish to bring your pet dog or cat from a European country, then they must have had all the necessary vaccinations. This system may change as the system of pet tagging with a computer microchip placed in the animal's ear by a Veterinary Surgeon has started to take over. This system is enforced by the EEC as this form of animal identification is known as a "pet Passport," allowing animal owners to travel freely around Europe with their pets.
Low taxation:
Cyprus has a unique treaty when it comes to tax. Take advantage of the Double Taxation Treaty. This enables United Kingdom Citizens to receive their pensions and investment income in Cyprus free of UK withholding tax. So whether you have a private or public pension this includes both. Insurance pensions can also be paid the same Tax-free system basis, and these are index linked by Reciprocal Agreement.