Moving to Cyprus from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 2.6 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly €111,994 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.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 €111,994

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 55.0% more

Groceries

pay 24.7% more

Transportation

pay 76.7% more

Housing

pay 5.6 times more

Childcare

pay 4.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.0878 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 Venezuela to Cyprus.

Living there in 2020
60 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Venezuela 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 Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
CY
35.5

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
CY
5.4t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
CY
$50,600

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
CY
8.4

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

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Nicosia
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Caracas Nicosia
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

On average Cyprus is around 70% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?

Budget about €27,998 for 3 months in Cyprus (based on a VEF748,088 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 Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Venezuela?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE CY
Population 29,789,730 1,295,102
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112