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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.

What is the price of a beer mat?

[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)

Just the prices of beer mate.

What is the price of a beer mat?

More than the price of the beer!

[SSBubbles]

You should all frequent psycho's pub ('nameless') as I am sure beer is only 2 euro a pint! psycho - confirm this please!!! (mind you, his coffee is probably 10 euro a cup! )

[Z4]

You should all frequent psycho's pub ('nameless') as I am sure beer is only 2 euro a pint! psycho - confirm this please!!! (mind you, his coffee is probably 10 euro a cup! )

physco hasn't been seen for a few months now - he must be asleep somewhere due to the cheap beers

[SSBubbles]

physco hasn't been seen for a few months now - he must be asleep somewhere due to the cheap beers

He came over to visit us a few weeks ago and we will probably see him again soon - once he pulls himself out of the Keo barrel!

[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

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

Hi Simon
My point was if the pound had stayed at the same rate till today that is what you would be paying NOW

4 years ago the prices in Cy were cheaper than now so we would have been paying less sterling equivalent.

When you think about it no one was having this conversation 4 years ago

I still think I can live a lot better in Cy than the UK.

[CBBB]

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

Hi Simon
My point was if the pound had stayed at the same rate till today that is what you would be paying NOW

4 years ago the prices in Cy were cheaper than now so we would have been paying less sterling equivalent.

When you think about it no one was having this conversation 4 years ago

I still think I can live a lot better in Cy than the UK.

I'll drink to that!

[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

Hi Simon
My point was if the pound had stayed at the same rate till today that is what you would be paying NOW

4 years ago the prices in Cy were cheaper than now so we would have been paying less sterling equivalent.

When you think about it no one was having this conversation 4 years ago

I still think I can live a lot better in Cy than the UK.

True!

[sniper]

well if you looking for accommodation in paphos (coral beach hotel & resort), give me a call and i can arrange discounted rates prices vary depending on the season and periods - Chrissy in reservations