TEFL jobs in Cyprus

It goes without saying that you shouldn’t anticipate being paid very well for your temporary English teaching position in Cyprus. Many international school teachers pay around €1000 or even less per month. Occasionally, teachers of more complex topics will earn a little bit more money, but that figure would be average for English teachers in Cyprus.

However, everything is relative, and the good news is that Cyprus has significantly cheaper living expenses than the UK and some other European nations. Furthermore, the cost of living can be reduced by choosing which region of the country to reside in, even though it can be a bit high for instructors at the lower end of the pay scale.

The average cost of living is higher in the southern part of the country, where most ex-pats reside, such as Nicosia, and cheaper in less populated places. Also, cities tend to cost more to live in than smaller towns, but the opportunities will be greater if you stay in densely populated areas. Your ability to set a budget and make cost reductions will also affect how much money you spend on average each month.

As the saying goes, the cheapest way to live in any country is to eat like a local. You can save a lot of money by cooking your own food instead of eating out. If you want to grab a meal out, head to the smaller, backstreet cafes and eateries where there are some hidden gems. An excellent way to save money on accommodation is sharing lodging; you will often find other ex-pats looking for someone to house share with. Unfortunately, schools in Cyprus do not tend to have any accommodation offered as part of the benefits, so you will have to sort something for yourself.

In order to provide the most accurate cost of living figures, we use numbeo.com, the world’s largest cost of living database, updated regularly.