Salaries Do Not Cover Basic Expenses in Cyprus in 2025

According to Elena Kkone for the publication Simerini on the Sigmalive portal on September 29, 2025, in 2025 some workers in Cyprus receive salaries that do not allow them to cover basic expenses.

The article provides specific data and examples: young workers earn around 800 euros per month, while renting a small apartment starts from 700 euros. It is noted that entire families face difficulties paying for electricity, water, tutoring, and other basic needs.

The author calls this situation "poverty wages" and points to the contradiction between macroeconomic growth indicators and the real income levels of citizens. The article lists proposed measures: raising the minimum wage to a level corresponding to the cost of living; supporting youth and families; tightening control over labor law compliance and mechanisms to combat exploitation in the labor market.

For residents of Cyprus, this data means that at current income levels, many families may face financial difficulties paying for housing and utilities, and the discussed initiatives could influence income levels and working conditions in the future.