Moving to Arkansas from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cyprus to Arkansas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cyprus to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 23.9% more expensive than Cyprus overall. A €64,885 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly $68,771 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cyprus and Arkansas.

What does your salary buy?

€64,885 $68,771

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 22.9% more

Groceries

pay 18.3% more

Transportation

pay 29.6% less

Housing

pay 38.4% more

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.16 USD (August 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cyprus to Arkansas.

Moved in 2023
80 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Cyprus to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Arkansas compared to Cyprus.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

CY
21.8%
AR
38.3%

Cyprus performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

CY
91.0%
AR
84.9%

Cyprus performs better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
AR
$47,319

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
AR
73.8 yrs

Cyprus performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Little Rock
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Nicosia Little Rock
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cyprus passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Cyprus without a 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 Arkansas than Cyprus?

On average Arkansas is about 8% less expensive than Cyprus, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

Budget about $17,193 for 3 months in Arkansas (based on a €64,885 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

From major Arkansas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cyprus and Arkansas are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Cyprus?

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

The official language in Arkansas is English. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY
Population 1,295,102 2,915,918
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Greek, Turkish English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911