Moving to Cyprus from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Cyprus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 35.8% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly €92,300 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nicosia averages 80°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 8.2% less
Transportation
pay 21.0% more
Housing
pay 69.2% more
Childcare
pay 16.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.9% 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?
¥12,000,000 → €92,300
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 49% more than cities in Japan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Japan to Cyprus, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Cyprus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Cyprus across all safety metrics.
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 Japan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in water stress level.
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
Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate.
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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Cyprus leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016), The World Factbook (2013). How we calculate this
Weather in Cyprus vs Japan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Department of Meteorology
Can you move from Japan to Cyprus?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Free
Cyprus passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
No — Cyprus is on average about 36% more expensive than Japan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €23,075 in Cyprus on a ¥12,000,000 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?
Japan performs better than Cyprus across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Japan?
Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Cyprus compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
