Moving to Cyprus from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Luxembourg to Cyprus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 35.1% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €43,500 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 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Cyprus cheaper than Luxembourg?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 36.3% less

Groceries

pay 24.9% less

Transportation

pay 7.1% less

Housing

pay 48.0% less

Childcare

pay 67.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 19.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown

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?

€67,000 → €43,500

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Luxembourg to Cyprus.

Living there in 2020
8 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Luxembourg 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

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
CY
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
CY
3.9

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.8
CY
35.6

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
CY
5.4t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
40.3
CY
37.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
CY
30.5%

Luxembourg performs better than Cyprus across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
6.3%
CY
4.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$147,252
CY
$41,783

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LU
83.2 yrs
CY
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
1.9
CY
4.1

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Cyprus leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Cyprus vs Luxembourg

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Nicosia
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Luxembourg Nicosia
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Can you move from Luxembourg to Cyprus?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

On average Cyprus is about 35% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?

Budget about €10,875 for 3 months in Cyprus (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 37.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Luxembourg?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 29.8 in Luxembourg. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU CY
Population 686,970 1,370,754
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112