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 2.1 times more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL199,875 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly €110,818 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

GEL199,875 €110,818

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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

Restaurants

pay 2.0 times more

Groceries

pay 95.1% more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 87.9% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 0.3217 EUR (June 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?

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
CY
0.9
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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
CY
35.5

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in health coverage index.

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
3.6t
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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
CY
32.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
CY
$50,600

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
CY
8.4

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

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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 72% 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 €27,704 in Cyprus on a GEL199,875 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Cyprus?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cyprus has 38.6 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 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in health coverage index. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 56.1 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 4,935,518 1,295,102
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Euro (€)
Languages Georgian Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112