Smart Selection Saves Thousands

Every cubic meter costs money. Rule: bring personal/quality items, buy standard/furniture in Cyprus. CMC guided 800+ moves.

Bring

Yes: personal items, quality kitchen appliances, good mattress, kids' stuff, tools. No: cheap IKEA furniture (transport > new), heavy books, heaters, winter boots. Transport cost per wardrobe: €200+.

This was exactly our experience: CMC guided 800+ moves. Bring Yes: personal items, quality kitchen appliances, good mattress, kids' stuff, tools. No: cheap IKEA furniture (transport > new), heavy books, heaters, winter boots. Tran...

– Property buyer from Stuttgart, in Nicosia since 2022

Buy in Cyprus

Furniture: Bazaraki (50-80% off), Jumbo, JYSK. Carpenter: 50-70% cheaper than Germany. Appliances: buy locally (different plugs/standards). Budget furnished apt: €500-1,000 extras. Unfurnished: €2,000-5,000.

Moving Boxes and Furnishing

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CMC Practical Tip

Smart Selection Saves Thousands Every cubic meter costs money.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Quality kitchen appliances, good mattress, personal items, kids' stuff. Rule: over €500 value + under €100 transport = bring.

What to buy locally?

Furniture (Bazaraki/carpenter), washing machine, AC, garden furniture. Under €200 value: buy in Cyprus.

First furnishing cost?

Furnished apt: €500-1,000 extras. Unfurnished: €2,000-5,000. Budget: Bazaraki + Jumbo + Amazon.de.

Bring the washing machine?

No – different plugs, water hardness. New in Cyprus €250-500. Used €100. Transport €150-300. Not worth it.

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.

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