Overview

• Sarah and James Moore moved from Middlesbrough to Protaras in April 2025 after James accepted a remote UK‑salary IT role in November 2024.
• They rent a three‑bedroom villa near the beach with a pool for €1,500 a month, which they say is similar to their former UK mortgage.
• James reports working about 20 fewer hours than in the UK, the family lives on his income, and Sarah is not working due to visa restrictions.
• Their children attend an international school the parents describe as less pressured, with smaller classes, bilingual instruction, and later formal schooling; Bea has started sleeping through the night again.
• They cite lower everyday costs such as council tax (£25 a month versus £260 in the UK), cheaper petrol and meals out, a greater sense of safety, and no plans to return.