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Shopping on the Sun Island
Wardrobe changes: fewer winter coats, more shorts and sandals. Shopping options better than expected: international chains, local boutiques, outlets, online.
Where to Shop
Malls: My Mall Limassol (H&M, Zara), Mall of Cyprus Nicosia, Metropolis Larnaca, Kings Avenue Pafos. Sales: August and January 30-70% off. Local boutiques: Limassol/Nicosia old towns.
This was exactly our experience: Sales: August and January 30-70% off.
– Family from Stuttgart, in Limassol since 2023
Online Shopping
ASOS, Zalando, H&M deliver to Cyprus (5-10 days). Amazon.de: 5-15 days, from €10 shipping. No customs within EU. Bazaraki: second-hand gold mine for kids.
Size Conversion
EU sizes used (same as Germany). British brands: UK 10 = EU 38, UK 12 = EU 40. Shoes: UK 7 = EU 40. What you'll buy differently: more sandals, UV clothing, light cotton. Less: winter coats, warm shoes.
Buying Clothes and Shoes in Cyprus
Locations: Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: Shopping on the Sun Island, Where to Shop, Online Shopping
CMC Practical Tip
Shopping options better than expected: international chains, local boutiques, outlets, online.
Frequently Asked Questions
All major chains: H&M, Zara in malls. Nike, Adidas. No Primark or TK Maxx. Sales: January and August 50-70%.
Comparable at international chains. Local boutiques: slightly more. Online: same prices + shipping.
H&M Kids. Bazaraki (used, €1-5). Car Boot Sales. Facebook selling groups.
Minimal: light jacket, closed shoes, light pullover. Troodos: warmer jacket. No heavy coats or boots.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.