Why I Left Germany and Moved to Cyprus

[@Zen-zu7sq]

Thanks for sharing. You have a very healthy attitude which I'm sure will lead you to great things. Keep at it man!

[@Rico]

Thank you for your support, this means so much to me! I appreciate it, have a nice day! :)

[@armanidesigner]

It is same in Slovakia and Europe, I try to do business and invest and I hope I will quit to sunny country like you. Happy holidays

[@Theekylesmith178]

You’re first reason for moving there I s very true. I am English, but I used to live in Germany and have German friends and I used to hear that a lot. “ this is not possible “

[@Mrcarlitopaulito]

Grüße junger Mann! Weiter so! Respekt! Wir sind in Chloraka seit 30 Tage. So schön hier 😊

[@jennyinmexico9872]

Thanks for sharing. So true with their mindset. I left my small German village 8 years ago and lived in Sweden, Spain and Mexico. Cyprus next on the list. Looking forward to see some of your recomendations from your videos.

[@Rico]

Great story and awesome to hear that Cyprus is on your list as well. Have a good time and glad that you liked it! :)

[@Nastenka642]

Very mature view for person that young. It would be great for other young people to listen to opinions like this, not rigid ones which are very common in many countries. To learn how to open their minds. In Slovakia it is very similar to what you described in Germany :) Anyway, keep up, fingers crossed.

[@allanreyes4161]

I admire your courage Rico .Keep it up .

[@wladykaelzbieta]

Powodzenia, Rico! Jestem z Ciebie dumna ❤️

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

Very nice vlog! I’m going full circle ( or almost) I lived in Cyprus as a boy to a Greek Cypriot Dad and a German Mom. They sent me to Berlin to live with my German Grandmother. Had to learn the language and attend school. Although I had great experiences in Berlin, I must say I didn’t fit in very well and for most of the reasons you mention. I finally moved to London for 7 years and then on to California where I became a US citizen. More recently I moved to Thailand. I will most likely complete the full circle and settle in Cyprus in the near future. Like the Cypriots say. “There is no country like Cyprus” They are probably right! Good luck with all your endeavors in Cyprus.

[@Rico]

That is so interesting, thanks for your comment, Andrew. Very cool to hear how many countries you lived in. US and Thailand is definitely also on my travel list. Hope to meet you in Cyprus, have a good time! :)

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

@@Rico It gets worse Rico, I was also born in England, which makes me, an American, German, English, Greek Cypriot 😜 Nether the less, I will reach out to you once I’m in Cyprus or before.

[@billhennessey6374]

Congratulations to you! I applaud your vision and courage. I felt that my country was not a fit for me either, so I got permanent residency in Panama. I hope to divide my year between Panama and Cyprus now, so I am laying the groundwork for Cypriot residency as well. We definitely have to be around positive and courageous people who act on their dreams. Perhaps I will see you in Cyprus!

[@Rico]

Thanks for you friendly comment and nice words. I love your plan and we'll definitely see each other in Paphos, I'm always around. :)

[@billhennessey6374]

@@Rico , I will definitely see you for coffee one day as I am also planning to go to Paphos. I do have a question for you though, Rico. I am interested in the Non Dom Program, but I already have a US LLC. To get the Non Dom status, do I have to open a Cypriot company? I don't really need a second company. Thanks!

[@Rico]

@@billhennessey6374 Sounds great! And for your question: Not necessarily, but there are other requirements then. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss it.

[@billhennessey6374]

@@Rico , do you have an email that I can contact you at directly? Thank you for your time. I love your channel and enthusiasm and I would definitely appreciate your input on the Non Dom Program. Maybe that could be your next video!

[@Rico]

@@billhennessey6374 Of course, it's cyprus@ ricardogorski com. Talk soon.

[@cryptoFi]

Wow that's huge bro, I feel the same here in Norway, I feel like an alien with my actions towards entrepreneurship with the goal of achieving financial independence. 99.99% of people around me don't even know or think about FI, I don't say this to brag, it is just sad. Can't wait to find my place where I can meet like minded people and not feel a weirdo anymore. People just too comfortable here in the rat race bro, they don't want to live it. I don't want to be a rat my entire life, I want to be able to choose everyday, not trade 5 days for 2 pity days. Love your journey, happy for you. Keep at it!

[@Rico]

Hey, thank you so much for that awesome comment! I know exactly how you feel, so it means a lot to me to read it. I wish you all the best and maybe see you soon! Keep doing what you do!

[@AngelJacobis]

Love your mindset and totally understand.

[@Rico]

Thank you:)

[@noamay]

Totally agree with your mindset 🎉

[@eismann89]

I feel you brother 😁...German regards from Australia

[@Rico]

Beautiful, hope you're enjoying life over there! :)

[@bradgrasl3483]

One of your best videos yet! Agree and very much enjoyed hear your philosophy and attitude towards life. I hope our paths cross sometime in Cyprus.

[@Rico]

Thank you so much for the nice words Brad, I really wanted to make a video like this, so I'm super happy some people can resonate with it. Looking forward to meeting you as well. Have a good day!

[@mercurious6699]

Glad to see you enjoy living here :) Cyprus can be a good place to build a base!

[@Rico]

Thank you and it's really true :)

[@hamayonis1160]

So true. I live in Sweden and I experience many of the things you mentioned.

[@Rico]

Interesting, did you think about moving abroad as well? :)

[@hamayonis1160]

@@Rico Yes probably going to move to Cyprus as well. Watching your videos for inspiration and more info on the country :)

[@Rico]

@@hamayonis1160 Wow, really happy the videos help! That was the goal =) Happy to meet you!

[@hamayonis1160]

@@Rico Yes they really help. Thank you! Nice to meet you too!

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

Thank you for your opinion and honesty. And please continue to follow your heart because he's the only one who knows what's the best for you ;-) Just a question regarding the internet in Cyprus : what about the broadband connection quality (not mobile) and speed ? because following "CyprusMail", the speed increased in 2020 from 11 Mbps to 15.62 Mbps (only). And following comments read, it depends a lot of the staying place. What's your experience ?

[@Rico]

Hey there, thank you very much for your comment, I really appreciate it. I lived in Limassol and Paphos and visited many friends all over the island, and I never experienced bad internet speed so that I couldn't work. The worst internet is probably in public cafés and the best in coworking spaces. This is also why I always go to my coworking space whenever I want to download/upload big files. Hope this helps, I wish you a great time! :)

[@nenadomini]

What a wonderful and honest story about youself you presented to total strangers. Thank you! I am thinking of spending some time in Cyprus because of your videos. I am curious...why didn't you stay in Bali? It is also on my list.

[@Rico]

Hey, thank you very much for your nice comment. I really appreciate it and it makes me happy that it helps people in any way. Looking forward to see you in Cyprus and then we can talk more about Bali etc. :)

[@nenadomini]

@@Rico Ok :)

[@mustafagonencdemirci]

Its weird when we cypriots tryna escape from the country and people immigrating here…

[@A.Musa76]

I agree with you

[@ronyzmiri]

Great video Rico! Enjoy lovely Kypros and stay safe)

[@Rico]

Thank you Rony, hope you're doing good. Stay safe as well :)

[@ronyzmiri]

@@RicoThanks mate)

[@tkdm2415]

as a german i agree on everything, the energy level here is so low, really depressing

[@Rico]

I was in Germany a few days ago for a short trip to visit family and friends, and I felt it. I'm so happy being back in Cyprus again.

[@MiddleEast-o4f]

Welcome to Cyprus !!!

[@mohammedchemseddine3569]

Inspired experience bro 💪, could you just give more infos about ur dad's job truck driver cuz im planning to move to Germany working the same work as your dad

[@ingridka.8406]

Hello, hallo! I was in Cyprus a week ago! I spent there only a week but it was beautiful and I miss the sea so much!

[@Rico]

Very happy to hear that, You've been to Paphos right? Yes, the beaches here are beautiful :) Lg

[@ingridka.8406]

@@Rico I was in Larnaca, actually. I hope I will get to visit Paphos in the future! I told myself this is not the last time I was in Cyprus..

[@jwisk33]

Thanks 👍🏻 you are great 👍🏻

[@Rico]

Thank you! :)

[@martinsulhin7541]

Hello Rico, I totally agree with you. But I am very curious about your opinion and experience with pollution in Cyprus (Garbages everywhere even in nature, water is not drinkable in most of the cases...), for me personally this is also "soaking energy" not only the people but also the enviroment. Looking forward for your respond :). Thank you.

[@Rico]

Hey Martin, thanks for your point. The points you mentioned are correct and a negative side of CY. However, when I lay pro's & con's side by side, the pro's weigh much more and thus, I chose to live here. :) I actually mentioned those points in my video "10 Things to Know Before Coming to Cyprus" as well. Best regards and thanks for your comment, Rico!

[@SunsmileMaria]

Welcome to Cyprus 🌞🇨🇾💛 May your stay here be exciting with many opportunities to work on. Thank you for sharing.

[@Rico]

Thank you for your comment and I wish you the same:)

[@SunsmileMaria]

@@Rico Already shared on my Facebook account, do some more!

[@Rico]

@@SunsmileMaria Wow, that's so cool thanks :) See you soon

[@Rico]

@@MyDsmall Cyprus is actually a very popular destination for retirement. I see many advertisements all around Cyprus about retiring here. I also know a lot of people that live in Cyprus now with a house, pool and close to the beach because the prices are more affordable than in many other countries. Especially UK people retire in Cyprus for example.

[@basjevnk]

You got this Rico

[@Rico]

Thanks Bas! :)

[@jackcojamco5073]

God bless u..stay safe always .

[@Rico]

Thank you so much, I wish you the same. :)

[@FrakeLP]

Hey! that was such a great video. I would like to visit Cyprus for a week but problem is im not vaccinated. How does it work with the testing? How much do i have to pay for rapid test and do i get some QR code to put into an app ?

[@Rico]

Hey, thank you very much for your comment. Happy to hear that. You can visit Cyprus with a negative test still. Also, you don't need an App here for most things and the tests are still free, but there are plans to make it 5-10€. Feel free to visit the Cyprus mail website for latest updates! :)

[@Gustens]

I can totally relate, I built a 6 figure agency as well and next step is looking like Cyprus for me. Where do you recommend I look for long term rentals?

[@Rico]

Hey there, happy to hear people like the idea of Cyprus. What I do to find properties is looking at the FB Marketplace and Bazaraki. There are all kinds of properties, and you can contact the owner directly. I then scheduled many viewings and decided for the one I liked the most. Hope this helps! :)

[@meriammysterious4149]

Heyy! Thank you for the video. Im thinking of moving to cyprus! How is the COVID situation there? And for business what is the best way to start with. Wish u can help ❤️

[@meriammysterious4149]

And to start a business or open a company. U should buy a house or only rent ?

[@Rico]

@@meriammysterious4149 Hey, thanks for your comment and questions. Those questions are very interesting, but also very broad and about different topics. I recommend you to do research a little more and then come back with specific questions. You can also send me a DM if you want. :)

[@meriammysterious4149]

@@Rico thank u so much for replying! I just wondering what kind of business can someone open that would make good money. What is the process or websites i could visit to know more about what cyprus is in need of ?

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Came to watch this video after watching the one where you said that your TikTok video was banned…👀😳😬

[@Rico]

Hey! Yes, I think KZbin is a bit better for that, because in longer videos it's easier to explain what I mean exactly. Some shortvideos on TikTok can be taken out of context.

[@kasparasmorkunas7207]

Thanks for having such great content, currently thinking about moving to CY even I have good career in my own country, but reasons all the same... Can't say how accurate you are about all of this, looks like I'm about to choose a good path according to your content & my own experience with CY. Anyway thanks, good stuff, subscribed.

[@Rico]

Thank you very much for your comment. I'm sure you'll be happy about your decision. Wish you all the best!

[@davidfreeman378]

very good

[@babganz]

Hi Rico. Thanks for all your videos about Cyprus. Me and my wife are thinking about moving there with our 3 tear old daughter. How is the island for families?

[@Rico]

Hey, thank you very much for your comment. Happy to hear the videos help! I personally would love to have kids on an island in the EU. You have cheap rental prices, friendly people and the beach to relax on. Also, of course, business and work for the parents. So I think yes, it's great for families! Maybe come over and take a look for a week yourself :)

[@babganz]

@@Rico Thanks for your answer. I already have a job lined up and I'm actually working as a digital marketer on the side with my own clients. We are planning to move to Cyprus in a couple of months :)

[@muhammadchandchand4099]

Bro so ni information I am from Pakistan but now live in North Cyprus and I want meet you , I am your big fan

[@mygame4451]

Hi Bro, I am stuck in my present 9-5 Job in Germany. Any tips to leave Germany?

[@Rico]

Hey, that's a big question. Send me a DM somewhere and we can chat so I can understand your situation better, and maybe I can help. :)

[@skiertm]

Which Facebook Group is the One you mentioned.

[@Rico]

Zypern Unternehmer Community

[@muhammadchandchand4099]

Bro where crypto currency exchange shop in Cyprus south side

[@Thereisnorules]

how is internet connection in cyprus?

[@Rico]

Never really had problems and if I want highspeed internet, I just go to my coworking space :)

[@thegamerrlol]

well ur def see me cuz i live in cyprus

[@MrCoffis]

As a half German half Cypriot that grew up in Cyprus I too prefer living in Cyprus. I know the good and the bad of both countries and life in Germany for me is unbearable.

[@Rico]

Thanks for your comment, interesting view!

[@mistertigre.4611]

I did the opposite I moved away from there to Spain the best decision ever a made.

[@bamboozle999]

May I ask why you decided to move?

[@mistertigre.4611]

@@bamboozle999 corrupt system and government no human rights low salaries and very high cost of living the list goes on and on.

[@bamboozle999]

@@mistertigre.4611 oh dear, could you possibly expand on this a little? I'm in the early stages of planning a potential move so am interested in hearing views from both sides.

[@pubcrawldusseldorfjgaideen3506]

Wo er Recht hat hat er Recht ;D

[@peperabriam2732]

Nice

[@Rico]

Thank you

[@niharika6967]

you r so tru bro germany is indeed saddest country iv lived in .

[@jaykjellberg5274]

to my mind the reason behind that is that German nation is the oldest one in the World, I mean 48 YO average age, mindblowing

[@iPhoneCrackx]

Ganz so schlimm mit dem verkaufen als Kind oder auch erwachsenen ist es nicht. Wenn du z.b. mal an einen Trödelmarkt denkst oder ein Waffel Verkauf dies ist auch ohne ein 'Gewerbe' anzumelden möglich.

[@mustafaissa5456]

Deutschland ist nicht alles einfach zypern ist schön land ist sehr gut video Ihnen Danke ich grüße Sie ganz herzlich Bremen 👍

[@Rico]

Vielen Dank, eine gute Zeit Ihnen!

[@mustafaissa5456]

@@Rico Sie sprechen sehr gut englisch Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort

[@endlesslearning26]

so you are telling me that the low tax system in cyprus was not a major reason of why you moved to cyprus , hmmmmm, interesting