Moving to Cyprus from Greece
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Cyprus — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Greece to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 16.4% more expensive than Greece overall. A €65,850 salary in Greece would need to be roughly €76,866 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Cyprus. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → €76,866 To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 22.4% more Groceries pay 19.1% more Transportation pay 9.0% more Housing pay 31.4% more Childcare pay 17.8% more Entertainment and Sports pay 6.6% 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. 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. Real numbers on people moving from Greece to Cyprus, and how the trend has changed. How Greece and Cyprus stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Cyprus performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics. 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 Greece leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Greece generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in internet access. 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 Cyprus performs significantly better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP percentage of adults who can read and write Greece generally does better on family life, though Cyprus leads in education spending. Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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. Greece passport holder visiting Cyprus Cyprus passport holder visiting Greece Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Day-to-day costs in Cyprus run about 17% higher than Greece on average; specific cities can swing further. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around €19,216 in Cyprus for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. With 38.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cyprus can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greece and Cyprus. Cyprus performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece. Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77). The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in. The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Greece, the official language is Greek. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Athens Nicosia Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) View all months
Month Athens Nicosia Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 
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