Moving to Cyprus from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Cyprus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Georgia to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 74.4% more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL200,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly €120,000 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Georgia to Cyprus.

What does your salary buy?

GEL200,000 → €120,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 38.2% more

Groceries

pay 59.4% more

Transportation

pay 95.1% more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 73.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 0.3433 EUR (October 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.

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 59% more than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Batumi 34%
Kobuleti 32%

Cyprus

Limassol 61%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Georgia to Cyprus, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
15,201 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Georgia live in Cyprus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cyprus?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
CY
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.4
CY
35.6

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.5t
CY
5.4t

Georgia generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
30.4
CY
37.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
4.2%
CY
30.5%

Cyprus generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
12.1%
CY
4.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$9,692
CY
$41,783

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GE
74.7 yrs
CY
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
7.5
CY
4.1

Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Nicosia
Jan–Mar — 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun — 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep — 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec — 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Tbilisi Nicosia
Jan — 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb — 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar — 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr — 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May — 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun — 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul — 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug — 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep — 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct — 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov — 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec — 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Cyprus without a visa.
Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Georgia 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 Cyprus than Georgia?

No — Cyprus is on average about 74% more expensive than Georgia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €30,000 in Cyprus on a GEL200,000 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 Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Georgia?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 56.4 in Georgia. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE CY
Population 3,935,766 1,370,754
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Euro (€)
Languages Georgian Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112