Topic
Home & bills
Renting a home, utilities, internet, recycling, water and solar.
Guides
Short-Term to Long-Term Rental in Cyprus
Standard lease terms, typical deposit amounts, what landlords require from foreign tenants, furnished versus unfurnished market realities, breaking a lease, and rent increase rules.
Cyprus Utilities Setup 2026: Electricity & Water
How to connect EAC electricity, water, broadband (Cyta, Cablenet, Epic, Primetel), and LPG gas after moving into a Cyprus home. Realistic timelines, 2026 costs, and the documents each utility requires.
Solar Panels in Cyprus: Self-Consumption Rules & Costs
Why Cyprus is a strong country for solar power, how home solar connects to the grid since net metering was replaced in 2026, and how to navigate the EAC connection process.
Water Quality & Scarcity in Cyprus: Key Facts
Tap water safety, the desalination infrastructure that underpins Cyprus's water supply, seasonal pressure issues, filtration options, and practical conservation tips for households and gardens.
Recycling in Cyprus: Bins, Drop-Offs and What Goes Where
How recycling works in Cyprus: what goes in the blue bin, where glass goes, and where to drop off electronics, batteries and textiles.
Earthquake Risk in Cyprus: How to Prepare
The seismic reality of living in Cyprus, how modern buildings are rated, what to do during and after a tremor, and how to register for Civil Emergency alerts.
Wildfire Risk in Cyprus: How to Prepare
Which areas of Cyprus face genuine wildfire exposure, when the fire season runs, how to register for SMS alerts, and practical steps to prepare your property and evacuation routes.
Finding a Tradesperson in Cyprus: Licences, Checks and Quotes
Which trades need a licence in Cyprus, how to check an electrician, air conditioning or gas installer before you hire, how to handle quotes and payment, and where to complain.
Air Quality & Allergens in Cyprus: Expat Guide
Saharan dust events, pollen seasons, wildfire smoke, where to find AQI data, and practical steps for relocators who suffer from hay fever or respiratory conditions.
Best Places to Live in Cyprus 2026: City Guide
Which city to choose when moving to Cyprus — how Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, and Ayia Napa differ on cost, pace of life, expat community, connectivity, and property availability. Including which city suits remote workers, families, retirees, and property investors.
Buying vs Renting in Cyprus: 2026 Guide
Buy or rent in Cyprus? Our 2026 guide covers transaction costs, break-even timelines, rental yields, and city price data to help you decide.
Local directories
Long-Term Rentals
Rental areas across all four cities, with district asking rents for apartments and links to the main portals.
Home Services
Plumbers, electricians, air conditioning, handyman, locksmiths, pest control, cleaning and key holding in Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca, each checked on its own website.
Tools
Internet & Mobile Provider Comparison
Compare home broadband (Cyta, Epic, Primetel, Cablenet) and mobile carriers on speed, price, contract terms, eSIM, and city coverage.
Neighbourhood Explorer
Explore and compare neighbourhoods across Cyprus cities. Filter by vibe, beach access, expat density, schools, and value for money to find your ideal area.
Cyprus Rental Price Trends
Median asking rents for 1BR, 2BR and 3BR apartments in Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca and Ayia Napa from a dated Bazaraki sample (1 October 2026), with the middle half of listings and sample sizes, plus a separate chart of labelled earlier estimates.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the true total cost of renting versus buying in Cyprus over your time horizon, accounting for mortgage payments, property appreciation, and the opportunity cost of your down payment.
City Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, and Ayia Napa across 10 metrics including rent, property prices, schools, nightlife, and cost of living.