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The Island Smokes – But Less Than Before
~30% of adults smoke (EU high). Cigarettes cheaper (€5-6 vs €8-9 Germany). GeSY offers free cessation programs.
Smoking Ban
Since 2010: indoor ban in public spaces. Reality: strictly enforced in upscale venues, sometimes ignored in small tavernas. Terraces: smoking allowed. E-cigarettes: same rules. Fines rarely enforced.
This was exactly our experience: The Island Smokes – But Less Than Before ~30% of adults smoke (EU high).
– Mother from Vienna, in Paphos since 2022
Quitting in Cyprus
GeSY: GP consultation (€1), nicotine patches (€1 prescription), Champix available. Private hypnosis: €100-200. Apps: Smoke Free, QuitNow. Extra motivation: smoking + high UV = dramatically increased skin cancer risk.
Smoking Cessation and Smoking Ban in Cyp
Topics: The Island Smokes – But Less Than Before, Smoking Ban, Quitting in Cyprus
CMC Practical Tip
The Island Smokes – But Less Than Before ~30% of adults smoke (EU high).
Frequently Asked Questions
Inside: no. Terrace: yes. Most restaurants have large terraces – no problem in summer.
€5-6/pack. Cheaper brands €4-5. Duty free €3-4. Much cheaper than Germany.
Yes – GP advice, nicotine patches (€1), Champix available. Free program except minimal co-pay.
Chain restaurants/malls: yes. Small rural tavernas: not always. Trend clearly toward non-smoking.
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.