Originally Posted by kimonas

That combined salary should be plenty enough if you eat at the right places and shop in the markets and buy local produce. Strovolos accounts for about one third of the city and the accommodation in it ranges from run-down refugee estates to very swanky apartments. The Acropolis part of Strovolos is considered to be one of the finer districts and is home to the mint/bank HQs and several embassies. Acropolis park is very small but a nice oasis - we walk the babies there as do many couples in the area. There are very few restuarants and little to no night life in this area which is largely residential. The old medieval walled (and divided) city centre where the cheap and cheerful eateries are is a good hour and a half walk away. There are a few erratic buses into town, but at the wrong time of day it can be a nightmare traffic wise getting in and out of Strovolos, so I would recommend living fairly close by to work and definately on the city side of the bisecting freeway. Latsia is also a good place to find accommodation if you're prepared to cycle to work as you can avoid the freeway traffic by using the school footbridge into town.There are still many apartment complexes being developed in the area and you may find you can haggle a decent rent. I'd go for unfurnished as they are cheaper. Acropolis is also quite close by the US style Mall complex with its cinemas, entertainment complex and IKEA for cheap furniture.

Do give me a shout if you need any other info & Good luck!