Costs of living in North Cyprus

Are you looking for a good country that is affordable and has good standards?
North Cyprus is one your answers. The amount of tax is low in Northern Cyprus and you can have the residency of this island by purchasing a property with the value of 39.000 GBP(2022). This island is a good choice for those people who are looking for a country which has affordable living costs and has a growing economy. One of the good options provided by this country is that you can enter this island without a visa. You are only asked to present your airport visa to the airport officer.
North Cyprus is located at the east of the Mediterranean Sea and it is known as a Small Pearl. This country is only recognized by Turkey and Turkey is its biggest supporter. The official language of North Cyprus is Turkish and its official currency is Turkish Lira as well. The people of this island are familiar with the English language and some of them are even familiar with Greek. Due to its temperate climate, high ranking schools - public and international universities and affordable costs, this country has many fans. Its cities are Kyrenia, Lefkosa (North Nicosia), Famagusta, Guzelyurt, Lefke and Iskele.It can be said that the cost of living in Kyrenia is expensive. 
Finding a suitable property in big cities is not easy. In Kyrenia the price for each square meter is 6321 Turkish Lira and 5096 Turkish Lira for outside the city (2022). Minimum rent in Kyrenia starts from 150 £ and the maximum is 500 £ (2022). The price for each square meter in the center of Famagusta equals 1022 € and also the price for each square meter in the suburbs is 853 € (2022). In the center of Lefkosa (North Nicosia), each square meter is 1762 € and also each square meter in the suburbs is 1300 € (2022). 

The costs of transportation in North Cyprus
The transportation in North Cyprus is in a good condition. It must be noted that all city routes do not have public transportation. The cost for one public transportation route starts from 14 Turkish Lira (2022). On the other hand the fee for one route with a taxi starts from 70 Turkish Lira. Honestly, it must be mentioned that the cost of public transportation is a little bit expensive. Public transportation working hours between one city to another is from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm and interurban transportation is from 6:00 am until 11:30 pm.

Bills costs in North Cyprus
At the beginning, it must be said that the most expensive bill is the electric bill because most of the time, the weather is hot in North Cyprus. Minimum electric bill fee in summer for 1 person who lives in a 1 bedroom, 70 meter apartment starts from 350 Turkish Lira (2022). The minimum electric bill fee in winter with the same situation starts from 270 Turkish Lira (2022). All the items above depend on individual usage and the amounts are changeable. Normally for water bills, a water card will be given to you and you must charge it in municipalities, based on your usage. There are devices located at your apartment where you can insert your charged water card, after running out of water. Based on the amount you charged, your water tank will start to fill up.

Costs of entertainment and restaurants in North Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot foods are one of the most delicious foods in the world. There is a lot of food variety on this island. From Asian foods, Sea foods, Indian foods to different types of kebabs and soups. Minimum fee for a meal (meat type of food) for one person starts from 70 Turkish Lira and also a meal (fast food) starts from 95 Turkish Lira (2022). The price of large mineral water is 5 Turkish Lira and a small one equals 3 Turkish Lira (2022). Rice (1 Kilo) equals 30 Turkish Lira (2022). There are different types of entertainment in North Cyprus especially in summer time where the weather is hot. The cost of swimming pool + water park + beach, all together starts from 100 to 150 Turkish Lira (2022). 1 hour of billiards is equal to 50 Turkish Lira (2022). The gym also starts from 300 Turkish Lira per month (2022). Overally, having fun in North Cyprus is affordable. 

Costs of shopping in North CyprusBuying and selling vehicles and properties are in GBP. Since clothes are being imported to this country, we can say that they are a little bit expensive. However you can find house equipment such as furniture, kitchen stuff, etc at suitable prices. The internet fees depend on the internet company

Growing economy.
High ranking schools - public and international universities.
that you intend to buy. The fees normally start from 400 Turkish Lira for 3 months (2022). The good point is that all home and office internet in North Cyprus has unlimited internet traffic with a fast speed. Salaries in Northern Cyprus are under the title of “Asgari Ucreti”. It means the fixed salary starting from 8600 to 8700 Turkish Lira (2022).

Advantages of living in Northern Cyprus
Every country has some good and bad advantages. North Cyprus is no exception to this subject. Following we will review some of these advantages. 
You can travel to North Cyprus without a visa.
Mediterranean temperate. 
Easy residency.
Affordable costs.
The fifth safest island in the world.
Indescribable peace.
Warm and hospitable people.