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[Oracle]

I've found over the years that a lot of people used to come back to Cyprus year after year because they had a good holiday, good weather at a fair price and now that seems not to be the case.

Maybe they were living off the credit they now have to pay back!

Easy to blame high prices in Cyprus just because everyone in the UK is feeling the pinch for their ill-advised spending sprees over the last decade or more.

O , Cyprus is extremely expensive to Brits , partly because of the strong euro and mainly because prices in Cyprus have been allowed to escalate without any government intervention. Im a business man , have my own business and on average travel to Cyprus 6-7 times a year. I'm not rich and neither am i poor , but most certainly I would not pay almost 8 euros for a 200 grm of nescafe that I buy in the UK for £3 or Euro 3.30 less than half price , now this highly inflated price can not be because of either customs duty or importing restrictions . Who makes a killing here.
Prices of locally produced cheeses , Lountza , hiromeri , olive oil have shot up to levels that makes olive oil in Cyprus much more expensive than anywhere else. Prices on some household necessities are in some cases three times as much as the UK. I compare the UK because the Cypriot economy is heavily dependent on UK investments tourism etc.
The absolute nonsense you post ie "ill- advised spending sprees " have absolutely nothing to do with prices being extravant in Paphos.

They are only moaning now because they can't afford Cyprus any more.

Tough! Why should Cyprus down-shift so that the penniless can still enjoy their cheap moments in the sun!

[Paphitis]

I've found over the years that a lot of people used to come back to Cyprus year after year because they had a good holiday, good weather at a fair price and now that seems not to be the case.

Maybe they were living off the credit they now have to pay back!

Easy to blame high prices in Cyprus just because everyone in the UK is feeling the pinch for their ill-advised spending sprees over the last decade or more.

O , Cyprus is extremely expensive to Brits , partly because of the strong euro and mainly because prices in Cyprus have been allowed to escalate without any government intervention. Im a business man , have my own business and on average travel to Cyprus 6-7 times a year. I'm not rich and neither am i poor , but most certainly I would not pay almost 8 euros for a 200 grm of nescafe that I buy in the UK for £3 or Euro 3.30 less than half price , now this highly inflated price can not be because of either customs duty or importing restrictions . Who makes a killing here.
Prices of locally produced cheeses , Lountza , hiromeri , olive oil have shot up to levels that makes olive oil in Cyprus much more expensive than anywhere else. Prices on some household necessities are in some cases three times as much as the UK. I compare the UK because the Cypriot economy is heavily dependent on UK investments tourism etc.
The absolute nonsense you post ie "ill- advised spending sprees " have absolutely nothing to do with prices being extravant in Paphos.

I actually find Cyprus quite reasonable.

Property is much cheaper by our standards and the tax system is much lower and fairer. Council rates are cheaper, utilities, car registration, electricity and the list goes on and on....

I think the only things that are cheaper in Australia, is fresh produce, and fuel.

[Z4]

I've found over the years that a lot of people used to come back to Cyprus year after year because they had a good holiday, good weather at a fair price and now that seems not to be the case.

Maybe they were living off the credit they now have to pay back!

Easy to blame high prices in Cyprus just because everyone in the UK is feeling the pinch for their ill-advised spending sprees over the last decade or more.

O , Cyprus is extremely expensive to Brits , partly because of the strong euro and mainly because prices in Cyprus have been allowed to escalate without any government intervention. Im a business man , have my own business and on average travel to Cyprus 6-7 times a year. I'm not rich and neither am i poor , but most certainly I would not pay almost 8 euros for a 200 grm of nescafe that I buy in the UK for £3 or Euro 3.30 less than half price , now this highly inflated price can not be because of either customs duty or importing restrictions . Who makes a killing here.
Prices of locally produced cheeses , Lountza , hiromeri , olive oil have shot up to levels that makes olive oil in Cyprus much more expensive than anywhere else. Prices on some household necessities are in some cases three times as much as the UK. I compare the UK because the Cypriot economy is heavily dependent on UK investments tourism etc.
The absolute nonsense you post ie "ill- advised spending sprees " have absolutely nothing to do with prices being extravant in Paphos.

They are only moaning now because they can't afford Cyprus any more.

Tough! Why should Cyprus down-shift so that the penniless can still enjoy their cheap moments in the sun!

Imagine if Oracle was Head of CTO!

Get a grip on things. Cyprus is not the Maldives, the Caribbean or Seychelles! It's a European holiday destination, just like Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Algarve and Malta......yet 10 times more expensive.

[Smiler Brian]

Compare this rip off and see if you can get worse. In Larnaca yesterday we met some mates at Mc Donalds on the front and went next door to the brewery pub for a drink. Did not check the prices before but were gobsmacked at the prices. Small Keo €5.50, Brandy Sour €10.00, soft drink €6.75. So for two rounds of drinks, 4 keos, 4 brandy sours and 2 soft drinks €76. Needless to say no tip left - avoid this ripoff bar.

Up the road at Alexanders much cheaper, 5 meals, 5 drinks and free coffees €42.

[Paphitis]

I've found over the years that a lot of people used to come back to Cyprus year after year because they had a good holiday, good weather at a fair price and now that seems not to be the case.

Maybe they were living off the credit they now have to pay back!

Easy to blame high prices in Cyprus just because everyone in the UK is feeling the pinch for their ill-advised spending sprees over the last decade or more.

O , Cyprus is extremely expensive to Brits , partly because of the strong euro and mainly because prices in Cyprus have been allowed to escalate without any government intervention. Im a business man , have my own business and on average travel to Cyprus 6-7 times a year. I'm not rich and neither am i poor , but most certainly I would not pay almost 8 euros for a 200 grm of nescafe that I buy in the UK for £3 or Euro 3.30 less than half price , now this highly inflated price can not be because of either customs duty or importing restrictions . Who makes a killing here.
Prices of locally produced cheeses , Lountza , hiromeri , olive oil have shot up to levels that makes olive oil in Cyprus much more expensive than anywhere else. Prices on some household necessities are in some cases three times as much as the UK. I compare the UK because the Cypriot economy is heavily dependent on UK investments tourism etc.
The absolute nonsense you post ie "ill- advised spending sprees " have absolutely nothing to do with prices being extravant in Paphos.

They are only moaning now because they can't afford Cyprus any more.

Tough! Why should Cyprus down-shift so that the penniless can still enjoy their cheap moments in the sun!

Imagine if Oracle was Head of CTO!

Get a grip on things. Cyprus is not the Maldives, the Caribbean or Seychelles! It's a European holiday destination, just like Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Algarve and Malta......yet 10 times more expensive.

I guess that would depend on where you do your shopping, eat and buy your coffee.

If you spend all your time in the touristy areas, then you can expect to pay a premium. The same thing occurs in Australia, and that is to be expected. Businesses that rely heavily on tourism need to make their money in the tourist season which only lasts for let's say 6 months. And yet tourists still arrive. So if these businesses actually became desperate then they would drop their prices. If the demand is there, they can charge what they want.

[Svetlana]

I agree with Oracle, we should keep all the impecunious tourists out of Pafos, in fact we should keep all poor people out of Pafos As described below, it has become the premier region in Cyprus and, no doubt, will soon be announced as the new Capital!

I refer, of course, to the heroes of Peyia FC have vanquished 11 other people kicking a football in the opposite direction (Saturday) and become National champions, our heroic team will move on to conquer the rest of Europe in some Championship or other.

Lana ( I know nothing about football but the celebration fireworks woke me at 3am Sunday!)

[Paphitis]

....As described below, it has become the premier region in Cyprus and, no doubt, will soon be announced as the new Capital!

I refer, of course, to the heroes of Peyia FC have vanquished 11 other people kicking a football in the opposite direction (Saturday) and become National champions, our heroic team will move on to conquer the rest of Europe in some Championship or other.

Lana ( I know nothing about football but the celebration fireworks woke me at 3am Sunday!)

Spot on Lana!

I don't call you Russian Paphitissa for nothing you know....

I bet you joined right in the celebrations immediately after you were woken at 3am...

[Oracle]

I agree with Oracle, we should keep all the impecunious tourists out of Pafos, in fact we should keep all poor people out of Pafos As described below, it has become the premier region in Cyprus and, no doubt, will soon be announced as the new Capital!

I refer, of course, to the heroes of Peyia FC have vanquished 11 other people kicking a football in the opposite direction (Saturday) and become National champions, our heroic team will move on to conquer the rest of Europe in some Championship or other.

Lana ( I know nothing about football but the celebration fireworks woke me at 3am Sunday!)

It's great being woken with a bang at 3 am

[Z4]

Compare this rip off and see if you can get worse. In Larnaca yesterday we met some mates at Mc Donalds on the front and went next door to the brewery pub for a drink. Did not check the prices before but were gobsmacked at the prices. Small Keo €5.50, Brandy Sour €10.00, soft drink €6.75. So for two rounds of drinks, 4 keos, 4 brandy sours and 2 soft drinks €76. Needless to say no tip left - avoid this ripoff bar.

Up the road at Alexanders much cheaper, 5 meals, 5 drinks and free coffees €42.

wow!

[Paphitis]

As described below, it has become the premier region in Cyprus and, no doubt, will soon be announced as the new Capital!

I refer, of course, to the heroes of Peyia FC have vanquished 11 other people kicking a football in the opposite direction (Saturday) and become National champions, our heroic team will move on to conquer the rest of Europe in some Championship or other.

Lana ( I know nothing about football but the celebration fireworks woke me at 3am Sunday!)

Oh my dear Russian Paphitissa.

I just can't believe you and I have so much in common. 2 great minds think alike...

At this point I am going to openly declare that I'm giving my significant other (Lefkosiatissa ) the flick, for a Russian Paphitissa....

Lana mou, I'v stained my pants...

You are the woman of my dreams....