Cyprus

Cyprus is an insular state situated in the eastern Mediterranean south of Turkey, west of the Levant, north of Egypt, and east of Greece. Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island and one of the most popular tourist destinations, attracting over 2.4 million tourists per year. A former British colony, it gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1960 and became a Commonwealth republic in 1961. The Republic of Cyprus is a developed country and has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004. The official currency is the Euro.
The official languages on Cyprus are Greek and English. The main tourist season in Cyprus is from April to October, but some hotels are open year-round. Most partner hotels in Cyprus are located in the larger cities like Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, and Protaras.

Health insurance

All employees on Cyprus are insured by the public health insurance through the unions as soon as they start their employment. We do recommend a private insurance though as conditions might not be what you are used to in your home country.

Wages

Wages in Cyprus are rather low compared to our other destination countries. The average gross wage in the hospitality industry is € 840.00. Depending on qualification and if you are offered accomodation and meals the net salary varies. The net wage for you will be around € 450.00 to € 650.00, depending on the employer and your experience in hospitality. Please remember that meals and accommodation, insurance and tax are already paid for and this is the finalnet salary.

Average gross pay per month:

£840.00

Average net pay per month after deductions for accommodation & meals:

£500.00

Best time to start the program

February – May. June and July start dates are also possible.

Preferred duration of job placement

10 - 12 months, 6-month stays may be possible at the start of the high season.