Moving to Cyprus from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 2.8 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €121,687 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and Cyprus.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,125,000 €121,687

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.7 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 4.1 times more

Housing

pay 3.8 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
70 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
CY
35.5

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
CY
5.4t

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
CY
$50,600

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
75.3 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
CY
8.4

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

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Nicosia
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Tashkent Nicosia
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

On average Cyprus is around 85% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?

Budget about €30,422 for 3 months in Cyprus (based on a UZS901,125,000 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: 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?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Uzbekistan?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ CY
Population 31,104,937 1,295,102
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +998 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112