What are the expenses in Cyprus besides Tuition Fees

What are the expenses in Cyprus besides Tuition Fees?

For those who are preparing to come to Cyprus, here is a breakdown of the costs incurred after arrival:

Expense Category	Details	Approximate Cost
House Rent & Security Deposit	When moving into a room, you need to pay 1 month's rent + 1 month's advance (security deposit).	Approximately: €250–€400
House Agreement	If the landlord does not provide a house agreement, you have to purchase one yourself.	€100–€200
Residence Permit (Pink Slip) Process	Medical Test, Biometric, Immigration Fee, Health Insurance, etc.	Approximately: €250–€500
	(Note: Some universities/colleges like CDA, Philips include this with the tuition fee).
Bank Guarantee Deposit	To activate an account in many banks in Cyprus, a deposit of €850-1000 is required. This money is blocked in your name and is refundable later.	€850–€1000 (Refundable)
Local Sim & Internet Setup		Approximately: €10–€20
Bank Account Setup (excluding deposit)	Often, there is no separate charge for opening an account, but some banks have small fees.	Approximately: €0–€50
Bus/Local Transport (optional)		Approximately: €20–€40/month
Food & Groceries (1st Month)		Approximately: €100–€150

In Summary: Total first-month expenses in Cyprus (excluding tuition and bank deposit):

Approximately: €700–€1000