What money should we bring to north Cyprus

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 15:51

Can any one help we are coming over to north Cyprus in aug

Should we bring sterling or lira

Thanxs

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 15:54

You'll get a better rate in TRNC than in UK, so sterling it is.



P

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 15:57

Yes agree definately sterling....you get a better exchange rate and most places accept sterling

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:00

Sterling...but....exchange it to YTL in the uk if you can get 2.45 or above in the meantime..it is unlikely to be this high in the summer as it is usual for it to go down during peak tourist times.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:19

Definately sterling but if Scottish or Irish remember to bring Bank of England notes!

Chris

smithy


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:23

plenty of it

harita


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:24

DONT leave any £'s in a bank for the next time you come out .. Unless you are happy to settle for less than you put in ...

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:25

Sheila - message 6 - my sentiments exactly. You beat me to it!



J

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:33

Thanxs 4 your quick replys

So is it expensive to eat out and drink then

As we went to paphos last year and a meal out for 4 and drinks was around 80/100 euros!

I thought that was expensive

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:43

depending where you eat it can vary from approx 60 up to 160TL (30-80 euros)

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:45

wizard - I think you'll find it reasonably priced compared to Paphos.



J

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:47

I would bring credit cards but inform your bank your coming here otherwise they may not be accepted. Almost everywhere takes them now. xx

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:40

If you don't have already get a Nationwide flex account (Debit Card) &Nationwide Credit card no charge for use to withdraw cash from the machines with the flex account and no penalty on exchange rates full commercial rate not the rip off consumer ones as TRNC & Turkey are classed as Europe by Nationwide there is no charge Cost of eating out is good work on £20-£25 per head

Had lunch today in Nicosia just main courses char grilled salmon garlic king prawns coffee & beer £30 for 3 free appetisers Mezze bar by the Han

wizard


Joined: 11/03/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:11

Thanxs for info

How much would you pay for a beer

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:25

mess 4.....it is unlikely to be this high in the summer as it is usual for it to go down during peak tourist times.



How do you come to this conclusion????

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:26

supermarket 2.1ytl bar 2-7 ytl nice wine 25-28 @ Restaurants 9-13 in supermarket

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:30

supermarket 2.1ytl bar 2-7 ytl nice wine 25-28ytl @ Restaurants 9-13 ytlin supermarket