Moving to Sweden from Cyprus
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cyprus to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cyprus to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 7.1% more expensive than Cyprus overall. A €64,304 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly SEK704,893 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 80°F in Nicosia, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Cyprus to Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → SEK704,893
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 26.1% more
Groceries
pay 21.2% more
Transportation
pay 26.7% more
Housing
pay 7.9% less
Childcare
pay 59.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.4% more
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?
How many people actually move from Cyprus to Sweden, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cyprus to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cyprus generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden 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
Sweden performs significantly better than Cyprus across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Sweden performs significantly better than Cyprus across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
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
Sweden performs significantly better than Cyprus across all family life metrics.
Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nicosia | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Nicosia | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Cyprus passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Sweden than Cyprus?
Costs in Sweden and Cyprus are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly SEK176,223 in Sweden on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.4 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 Sweden safe for expats?
Cyprus generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Cyprus?
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 35.5 in Cyprus. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Cyprus?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.
