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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | German | Greek |
Level of English | Very high | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2260 | $2012 |
Rent | $965 | $697 |
Groceries | $193 | $161 |
Dining out | $279 | $268 |
Cafe | $59 | $58 |
Coworking space | $179 | $214 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $36 |
Public transportation | $90 | $64 |
Taxis | $60 | $43 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $46 |
Sport and cultural events | $65 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $38 | $9 |
Nightlife | $64 | $113 |
Gym | $68 | $110 |
Yoga | $102 | $108 |
Massage | $58 | $56 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |