Cyprus is a small country with a low population. The locals are primarily Greek. Greeks are not tall and do not have the robust image of Westerners; they typically have black hair and black eyes. Greek girls are very beautiful, and the gender ratio is 1:2. Therefore, when a girl gets married, her family is expected to provide a car and a house as part of the dowry.Cypriots are very friendly towards Chinese people. Living as an immigrant in Cyprus is also very pleasant, with excellent local order and almost no theft or robbery. The local police are very friendly, unlike the stern demeanor of police in my home country.
Transportation
The streets in Cyprus are not wide and there are no bike lanes. Locals primarily use cars for transportation. Cars are quite affordable there, categorized as DUTY PAID and DUTY FREE. International students can purchase DUTY FREE cars. A decent second-hand sports car can be bought for USD 20,000-30,000; a good second-hand car can be purchased for RMB 3,000-4,000. Car enthusiasts will find plenty to admire.
Housing
There are many housing options available for locals due to the small population. Wealthy locals own small villas with garages, gardens, and swimming pools (which are common in Nicosia), as well as apartment buildings, though the quality varies. However, the area is very clean and the air quality is excellent.
Food
Locals eat very simply, with hard bread, stews, grilled meats, and salads. There is a local snack called KEBABA, which is quite tasty and worth trying. There are also Chinese restaurants, but they are expensive, with a meal of four dishes and soup costing 30-40 POUNDS.
Cost of Living
Nicosia has many supermarkets that offer a wide variety of goods. In the old town, there is a discount supermarket where prices are relatively low, located near the FREDERICK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. It is worth a visit. The cost of living in Cyprus is not high: 0.34 P per kilogram of rice, 0.04 P per egg, 2.3 P for 5 liters of cooking oil, 1.7 P for 3 liters, and 0.38 P per kilogram of flour. The flour is available in self-raising and plain varieties; when making dumplings, it is essential to buy plain flour, or else the dumplings will turn into soup. The prices for seasonings are relatively high, but salt and MSG are cheap. Dark soy sauce and sesame oil (which is quite expensive at over 2 P per bottle) are imported from Singapore. Instant noodles are available for over 0.3 P per bag, but they taste terrible, with a moldy flavor. There are many types of vegetables, similar to those in my home country. Cucumbers differ from those back home; they have thick, dark skin and are short. Cauliflower is not tasty, being dry and woody, so it is advisable not to buy it. Eggplants can be bitter when cooked and are not very good. Good quality pork is over 2 P per kilogram, and pig trotters are 0.05 P each, which is very cheap. There are many more items, but I will not list them all.
Entertainment
In Nicosia, there are bars, small children's amusement parks, and cinemas. Gambling and prostitution are legal, but it is advisable to avoid them. In summer, in Ayia Napa and Paphos, there are many British tourists coming to sunbathe, making the places very crowded. If you go there during this time, you might feel as if you are in the UK.