Even though the article captures a good amount of truth about the lifestyle, the dinner pricing might need a bit of context. The top 5% of the restaurants might cost more than a hundred bucks for two people but that should be expected from the high-end four star and five star restaurants. I'm an Indian engineer who earns in USD, and even if I'm picky, my per meal is always between $3 - $5. Even if I'm going for keto or specialised meals, it never goes beyond $10.

Dinner at an average restaurant doesnt cost that much. You can have a nice meal (for two) in a place with good ambience for 20 USD.

It doesn't, author is making a gross exaggeration.

Exaggeration is an understatement. The author is either ignorant or has an agenda.

Rich people buffets in the city cost $20 for 2. The most expensive buffets on New years Ev, in the city cost like 80$ for 2.

You surely meant five figures and not ~500,000?

I meant annual income in my context ofc.

Mid 6 figures annual income would be around 500000. The figures depict the digits not the zeros. I would think 500.000 annual income in Cyprus would be extremely high.

Not really, Cyprus is full of rich and very rich people, like i feel poor more often than not.