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Cyprus travel guide.

Prices were the thing people asked about most in Cyprus. We walked the supermarket aisles and tried the local food. Guides and videos are here.

Before you go

Before you go to Cyprus.

Entry
North Cyprus with a Turkish ID cardThe Republic of Cyprus in the south needs a separate visa.
Currency
Turkish lira in the north, euro in the south
Best time
May – OctoberFor the sea. Winter is quieter and fine for sightseeing.
From Istanbul
~1.5 hours to Ercan

Visa and entry rules change. Check official sources and your airline before you travel. Visa notes are for Turkish passport holders.

Guides

Cyprus guides.

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Cyprus

Supermarket and alcohol prices in Cyprus: what did we pay?

In our Cyprus vlog we looked at supermarket, alcohol and local food prices. What to know before you go.

1 min read · 23 October 2026
Videos

Cyprus videos.

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