Moving to Cyprus from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
CY
3.9

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
CY
35.5

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
CY
5.4t

Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
CY
$50,600

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
CY
8.4

Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Nicosia
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Dushanbe Nicosia
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Tajikistan?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ CY
Population 9,119,347 1,295,102
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112