What to Bring
Lots of summer clothes
In the heat of the summer you may find yourselves having to change a couple of times a day.
Lots of swimwear
Because of the time spent in the swimming pool and in the sea, swimwear does take a battering and the sun does something to the elastic!
Duvet
Whether or not you have central heating you will be cold in the winter, especially at night.
BBQ
Invaluable, but can be bought on the island at reasonable prices.
Dishwasher
Unless you constantly wash up this is a good idea as it is not advisable to leave dishes, etc, in the sink or on the side - within minutes they are covered in ants. Check first if there is plumbing in your quarter.
Microwave
Self-explanatory
Bicycles
There are great opportunities for biking - both flat and mountainous terrain.
Tumble dryer
During the winter months there is a lot of moisture in the air and very few MQs are centrally heated.
Washing Machine
Some booklets advise against bringing your own machine. Machines can be hired but over a 2 or 3 year period for a machine that regularly breaks down, rent can be costly. Bringing your own will save you money and most makes can be serviced on the Island.
Fridge Freezer
As above. All quarters are issued with an adequate fridge/freezer but bring your own if only to be used as a drinks fridge!
TV and TV stand
Quarters are only provided with a coffee table to put your TV on.
Computer
Cheap to subscribe to the Internet and by far the cheapest way to contact family and friends.
Flat pack computer table
Can be expensive to buy here.
Lamps
Not provided in MQs
Ornaments/pictures, etc
Make your MQ a home.
Telephone
Not issued in quarters. Same connection as UK.
Winter clothes
It does get very cold in winter and is often wet.
Skiing clothes
Needed in winter up at Troodos (normally plenty of snow for skiing).
Plugs/extension leads
Same as UK.
Tupperware
Sealed plastic containers are a must - however Tupperware or the like is very cheap in Cyprus.
Original education certificates
If you wish to gain employment then you will need to produce originals - photocopies are not accepted.
Qualification Certificates
Originals - photocopies are not accepted.
Original Birth/Marriage Certificates
If you need to apply for a replacement passport or passport for children then you will need originals.
Cool box
Ideal for the beach - but can be bought cheaply on the Island.
Garden furniture
You will get lots of use out of it. Plastic furniture can be bought cheaply in Cyprus.
What Not to Bring
Toiletries/sun creams
Readily available in NAAFI and local pharmacies and supermarkets.
Nappies / wet wipes
Good selection of popular brands as above.
Ironing board
Issued in MQ
Gardening tools
Issued in MQ
Vacuum cleaner
Issued in MQ
Curtains
Issued in MQ. Most MQs have shutters and/or venetian blinds.
Lawnmower
We do have grass in the winter months which may need cutting. Household lawnmowers are not very good for this as the ground is often full of small stones. You can hire a gardener for about C£15
for 4 hours’ work.
Lampshades
All MQs have fitted glass light covers.
Tinned food and dry goods
All readily available - several large supermarkets on the Island.
There are always people leaving Cyprus who want to sell things before they move, so you will