Moving to Cyprus from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
CY
3.9

Maldives performs better than Cyprus across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
CY
35.5

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
CY
5.4t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
CY
32.1%

Maldives generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
CY
$50,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
CY
8.4

Cyprus performs significantly better than Maldives across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Cyprus.
Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Cyprus passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 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?

Maldives performs better than Cyprus across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV CY
Population 390,164 1,295,102
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Euro (€)
Languages Maldivian Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112