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CYPRUS Currency & Costs

Currency: Cyprus pound
Relative costs:

• Budget meal: US$5-7

• Restaurant meal: US$12-20

Compared to Europe, Cyprus is moderately cheap; compared to the Middle East, you'll find it expensive. You'll probably need to budget around $20 a day if you're going to stick to public transport, and live mostly on food from shops rather than eating out, excluding accommodation. Around $50 a day will let you  eat out twice a day, and get about in a hire car.

Banks throughout Cyprus will exchange all major currencies in either cash or travellers' cheques.  You can get a cash advance on Visa at most banks.  You cannot get cash on Amex anywhere on the island.

A 10% charge is tacked on to most restaurant bills, so you needn't bother tipping unless the service is something special.