Moving to Cyprus from Hungary
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hungary to Cyprus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hungary to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 37.7% more expensive than Hungary overall. A HUF25,000,000 salary in Hungary would need to be roughly €93,800 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nicosia averages 80°F vs 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 31.6% more
Groceries
pay 21.6% more
Transportation
pay 21.2% more
Housing
pay 71.0% more
Childcare
pay 10.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Cyprus?
What does your salary buy?
HUF25,000,000 → €93,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus
Calculate with your salary →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 34% more than cities in Hungary.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Hungary to Cyprus, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hungary to Cyprus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Hungary generally does better on safety, though Cyprus 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hungary generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hungary generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Hungary leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Cyprus vs Hungary
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Budapest | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Budapest | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) |
Data:
Hungarian Meteorological Service,
Department of Meteorology
Can you move from Hungary to Cyprus?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.
Hungary passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Free
Cyprus passport holder visiting Hungary
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 Cyprus than Hungary?
No — Cyprus is on average about 38% more expensive than Hungary. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €23,450 in Cyprus on a HUF25,000,000 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?
Hungary generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Hungary.
How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Hungary?
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 34.6 in Hungary. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).
What's the weather like in Cyprus compared to Hungary?
The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.
