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Cost of living in Cyprus for expats

A realistic monthly budget for one person living comfortably in Cyprus — rent, food, transport, and everyday costs in Limassol.

Monthly budget

$1,700–2,600

One person, all-in, in Limassol

Rent (1-bed)

$700–1,500

1-bedroom city-centre apartment, per month

Budget tier

Moderate

~$1,500–2,800/mo

What to know

What makes Cyprus stand out, and what to watch for

Why expats choose Cyprus

EU island living with 300+ days of sun, English widely spoken, and attractive non-dom tax rules that draw entrepreneurs and remote workers.

Watch out for

Limassol is the priciest city on the island — its rents run 20–30% above Paphos or Larnaca — and summer AC bills are steep.

Costs vary a lot by city, neighbourhood, and lifestyle — these are directional monthly bands for the main expat city, current as of 2026. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote. Information only, not financial advice.

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Cost of living elsewhere in Europe

All 32 in Europe →

Country	Monthly budget	Tier
Portugal	$2,000–2,700	Moderate
Spain	$1,700–2,500	Moderate
Italy	$1,900–2,900	Moderate
Greece	$1,700–2,600	Moderate
Malta	$1,600–2,600	Moderate
France	$2,800–3,800	Premium

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The rest of the move

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Managing your money

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