The economic crisis has made Cypriots to worry more about the cost of living in Cyprus, their purchasing power, the economic situation of the country and the unemployment rate, according to the Autumn Eurobarometer 2009, which was presented today by the European Commission Representation in Nicosia.

The Eurobarometer also showed that the majority of the citizens (61%) find the economic situation of the Cyprus economy and the employment situation (58%) better than the EU average.

The Autumn 2009 Eurobarometer has indicated that people living under the control of the Republic of Cyprus (in the southern government controlled part of the country as opposed to the northern Turkish  areas) are satisfied with their lives (31% very satisfied and 50% fairly satisfied).