We are figuring out how much money you need to take to Cyprus for a budget, comfortable and luxurious vacation in 2021. Current prices for food, excursions, entertainment, shopping, souvenirs and transport in Cyprus. At the end, we calculate the costs per person for 10 days.
Food
In addition to paying for tickets and a hotel, you need to decide how much money to take for food in Cyprus in 2021. If you eat in inexpensive cafes and establishments for locals, you will spend 20-30 € per day on three meals a day. Local fast food will cost 2-4 €, and for Big Macs, potatoes and cola at McDonald's you will pay 5.5-5.7 €.
In cafes and restaurants in Cyprus, try first of all the local dishes - they are very tasty! A portion of olives costs 2-3 €, tuna salad - 5-8 €, sea bass, 300 g - 10-12 €, moussaka - 8-12 €, stifado - 12-15 €, and red mullet with french fries - 12- 15 €. Fresh fruits are sold for 2-3 €, a bottle of wine costs 10-25 €, and a cup of cappuccino costs 2-4 €.
Tourists are advised to rent an apartment with a kitchen on Airbnb and cook on their own. Everything you need and at a good price is available in Lidl supermarkets and markets.
For those who do not want to spend time and energy on cooking, we recommend that you set aside for food in cafes and restaurants from 50 € per day. For this money, you can enjoy national cuisine with a glass of local wine. How much money should you take for food for a royal vacation? Plan from 60-70 € per day.
Natalya Vasilyeva: "Although it is sunny in Cyprus almost all year round, from January to March the prices for fruits and vegetables are slightly higher here than in summer, spring and autumn. In winter it is recommended to buy food and groceries in supermarkets, and in warm seasons go to local markets" ...
Natalia: "200 euros for one person is very little, but you can stretch for ten days. And this is provided that breakfasts and dinners at the hotel are paid for. Count yourself. A modest lunch in a cafe - about 10 euros without drinks. A bottle of cheap wine in a supermarket - from 3.5 euros ".
Excursions and entertainment
How much money to take to Cyprus for fans of outdoor activities and excursions? Everyone's requests are different. If financial opportunities are limited, do not be upset! There are enough places in Cyprus where they are allowed to go completely free. They do not take money to enter ancient monasteries, ancient villages and picturesque gorges.
Renting a sun lounger on the beach will cost € 2.5-5. The price depends on the beach. The same amount must be paid for an umbrella from the sun.
Tourists are happy to ride a buggy - renting a day costs 50 €, renting an electric scooter costs 15 €, and bicycles - 5-7 €. Popular entertainment options include parasailing - 60 €, banana - 20 €, and ATV safari - 45-50 €.
How much money do you need for excursions in Cyprus in 2021? Sightseeing tours start from € 25-30, guided day trips from € 40-50, and winery tours from € 60. In many resorts, vacationers ride in a boat with a transparent bottom. In the harbor of Protaras, such a pleasure costs 10 €.
Find out about the best excursions in Cyprus.
Shopping and souvenirs
Clothing in Cyprus is quite expensive, but there are sales on the island, during which you can buy good things with a discount of up to 70%.
Prices for popular souvenirs that tourists bring from Cyprus:
- ceramics - 2-7 €
- printed T-shirts - 5 €
- souvenir caps - 5-6 €
- olive oil, 1 l - 5-11 €
- olives, 1 kg - 2-6 €
- goat cheese, 1 kg - 10 €
- Cypriot honey, 0.5 l - 5.5 €.
Find out what to bring from Cyprus.
Transport
The most accessible form of transport is buses. In the daytime, travel costs 1.5 €, and from 21:00 to 4:00 - 2.5 €.
Taxi services are expensive. During the day, boarding costs 3.5 €, and 1 km - 0.73 €. At night, they charge 4.4 € for landing, and 0.85 € for 1 km. According to tourists, in the evenings taxi drivers do not agree to take them for less than 8 €.
Conclusion: how much money to take to Cyprus
For budget vacation in Cyprus for 10 days take 300 €. Meals for one person - 250 €, excursions and entertainment - 20 €, shopping and souvenirs - 10 €, spending on buses - 20 €.
Comfortable rest it will turn out to be more expensive - from 800 €: meals - 500 €, 2 excursions - 80 €, expenses for shopping and souvenirs - 190 €, 3-4 taxi rides - 30 €.
How much money does it take in Cyprus to feel like in paradise? For luxury holiday take from 1100 €: meals - 700 €, 2 excursions, ATV safari and parachute flight - 180 €, shopping and souvenirs - 150-200 €, daily taxi rides - 40-50 €.
