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[Z4]

BillyC, where are you?????

[RichardB]

Ok, the Sultana (I think its called) in Pissouri. The bar just off the square with a pool table.

1 x large bottle of Keo
1 x small bottle of Keo
4 x shots of Vodka
2 x can of Red Bull

32 Euros!

They had no bar menu on show at the time - I am going to ask the price next time I venture out there

TBH I dont think thats too bad at all

Comparison with say a town centre bar in UK

1 x Large btl beer ie Magners = 4.00
1 x small btl beer ie Bud = 2.95
4 x shots vodka @2,50 = 10.00
2 x cans red bull @ 2.00 = 4.00

Total £21.95 ( at todays rates approx 24 euros)

Bearing in mind the sh*t pound at the moment

If the pound had remained at the rate is was 3-4 years ago when pound was at 1.60 euros then it would have equated to around the £22.00 mark. So you wouldnt have been complaining.

I keep coming on forum and saying that Cyprus has not got more expensive the poor sterling rate is to blame for the so called price increases

Should Cyprus have to lower its prices because the pound is so week? I dont think so

[SSBubbles]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

[Z4]

Ok, the Sultana (I think its called) in Pissouri. The bar just off the square with a pool table.

1 x large bottle of Keo
1 x small bottle of Keo
4 x shots of Vodka
2 x can of Red Bull

32 Euros!

They had no bar menu on show at the time - I am going to ask the price next time I venture out there

TBH I dont think thats too bad at all

Comparison with say a town centre bar in UK

1 x Large btl beer ie Magners = 4.00
1 x small btl beer ie Bud = 2.95
4 x shots vodka @2,50 = 10.00
2 x cans red bull @ 2.00 = 4.00

Total £21.95 ( at todays rates approx 24 euros)

Bearing in mind the sh*t pound at the moment

If the pound had remained at the rate is was 3-4 years ago when pound was at 1.60 euros then it would have equated to around the £22.00 mark. So you wouldnt have been complaining.

I keep coming on forum and saying that Cyprus has not got more expensive the poor sterling rate is to blame for the so called price increases

Should Cyprus have to lower its prices because the pound is so week? I dont think so

Should Cyprus lower the prices because of the crap £? Absolutley not! It's not CY's fault that we have crap currency is it.

But RichyB if (3-4 years ago) I paid £22.00 UK (equivalent) for the above I would still find that pricey. If you were to buy the same in a supermarket now it would cost you alot less.

That is my one bad experience I've had if I'm honest so can't really complain too much. But thinking about it I've had a few pricey meals in the tourist area in Paphos......but I avoid there now so it's cool

[bill cobbett]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

Sorry, hairdryer blew a fuse.

Even with this Sterling low point (hopefully) CY is still pretty good value.

"Value" is the word here. Take one my favourite fishes - swordfish, had it three or four times in Aug in CY and had change from 12E. Here in GB, would be lucky to get it for £20 and for half the amount.

The variabilty in beer prices in CY does worry me however. Here in London today, saw Carlsberg in pub on sale for £2.50 pint and have never paid more than £3 for a pint of any beer.

[Z4]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

Sorry, hairdryer blew a fuse.

Even with this Sterling low point (hopefully) CY is still pretty good value.

"Value" is the word here. Take one my favourite fishes - swordfish, had it three or four times in Aug in CY and had change from 12E. Here in GB, would be lucky to get it for £20 and for half the amount.

The variabilty in beer prices in CY does worry me however. Here in London today, saw Carlsberg in pub on sale for £2.50 pint and have never paid more than £3 for a pint of any beer.

Do you want to borrow some hair spray?

Some things are - some things aren't.

I really don't understand why beer and coffee is soooooooooo expensive.

[bill cobbett]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

Sorry, hairdryer blew a fuse.

Even with this Sterling low point (hopefully) CY is still pretty good value.

"Value" is the word here. Take one my favourite fishes - swordfish, had it three or four times in Aug in CY and had change from 12E. Here in GB, would be lucky to get it for £20 and for half the amount.

The variabilty in beer prices in CY does worry me however. Here in London today, saw Carlsberg in pub on sale for £2.50 pint and have never paid more than £3 for a pint of any beer.

Do you want to borrow some hair spray?

Some things are - some things aren't.

I really don't understand why beer and coffee is soooooooooo expensive.

Dunno about coffee but with only two big breweries/distributors in the Free Areas, am thinking some kind of price fixing? Just a suspicion.

[FragnaticDeath]

Cause whatever sales most it's going to be the one with the highest price! Thats how the marketing is in Cyprus.

[Z4]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

Sorry, hairdryer blew a fuse.

Even with this Sterling low point (hopefully) CY is still pretty good value.

"Value" is the word here. Take one my favourite fishes - swordfish, had it three or four times in Aug in CY and had change from 12E. Here in GB, would be lucky to get it for £20 and for half the amount.

The variabilty in beer prices in CY does worry me however. Here in London today, saw Carlsberg in pub on sale for £2.50 pint and have never paid more than £3 for a pint of any beer.

Do you want to borrow some hair spray?

Some things are - some things aren't.

I really don't understand why beer and coffee is soooooooooo expensive.

Dunno about coffee but with only two big breweries/distributors in the Free Areas, am thinking some kind of price fixing? Just a suspicion.

You may be on something here BillyBoy. What makes you suspicious? (excl. prices)

[bill cobbett]

BillyC, where are you?????

Probably washing his hair!

Sorry, hairdryer blew a fuse.

Even with this Sterling low point (hopefully) CY is still pretty good value.

"Value" is the word here. Take one my favourite fishes - swordfish, had it three or four times in Aug in CY and had change from 12E. Here in GB, would be lucky to get it for £20 and for half the amount.

The variabilty in beer prices in CY does worry me however. Here in London today, saw Carlsberg in pub on sale for £2.50 pint and have never paid more than £3 for a pint of any beer.

Do you want to borrow some hair spray?

Some things are - some things aren't.

I really don't understand why beer and coffee is soooooooooo expensive.

Dunno about coffee but with only two big breweries/distributors in the Free Areas, am thinking some kind of price fixing? Just a suspicion.

You may be on something here BillyBoy. What makes you suspicious? (excl. prices)

Just the prices of beer mate.