Moving to Cyprus from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Cyprus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to Cyprus, 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 P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from North Korea to Cyprus.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to North Korea.
How's the healthcare?
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
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus 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
North Korea generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cyprus generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) |
Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Required
Cyprus passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cyprus?
From major Cyprus cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Cyprus are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in health coverage index. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Cyprus compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
