
Northern Cyprus had two minimum wage rises in 2026, a 22% electricity increase, and annual inflation of 38.46%. But for anyone earning or receiving money in sterling, the biggest single change was none of those: it was the lira losing about 16% against the pound in twelve months. This is what the numbers actually are,…

Practical 2026 guide to living in North Cyprus as a foreign-currency expat: monthly budgets from €800 single up to €3,500 family, the new 5-year residency for property title-deed holders (no income proof), the EUR/TRY trajectory and what it means for your purchasing power, healthcare options, and which areas (Kyrenia, the east-of-Kyrenia coast, Famagusta, Iskele, Nicosia,…
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