Moving to Cyprus from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Cyprus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 23.9% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$110,000 salary in Australia would need to be roughly €51,600 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Is Cyprus cheaper than Australia?
Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 12.6% less
Groceries
pay 21.0% less
Transportation
pay 0.9% less
Housing
pay 27.7% less
Childcare
pay 69.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Cyprus?
What does your salary buy?
A$110,000 → €51,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Cyprus cost about 6% less than cities in Australia.
Compare cities head-to-head
Get free moving quotes to Cyprus
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Cyprus, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Cyprus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cyprus performs significantly better than Australia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Australia performs better than Cyprus across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Australian Taxation Office (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Cyprus vs Australia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sydney | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
View all months
| Month | Sydney | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| May | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) |
| Jul | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) |
| Dec | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
Department of MeteorologyCan you move from Australia to Cyprus?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Free
Cyprus passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Cyprus than Australia?
Yes — Cyprus is on average about 24% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €12,900 in Cyprus on a A$110,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Cyprus?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cyprus has 37.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Cyprus safe for expats?
Cyprus performs significantly better than Australia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Australia?
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 40.9 in Australia. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Cyprus compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Sydney. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sydney gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Australia, the official language is English.
