Paphos

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Paphos

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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$1,765
Rent
$80045%
Food
$43024%
Transport
$453%
Coworking
$1307%
Other
$36020%
Cheaper than 38% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $1,190/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety8/10
Internet110 Mbps
Nomad score6/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Cyprus.

Healthcare

Universal GESY national health system (since 2019) covers residents, with well-equipped private hospitals and clinics concentrated in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.

Taxes

Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, but foreign pensions may be taxed at a flat 5% on amounts over EUR 3,420 (or at normal progressive rates by election), and non-domiciled residents are exempt from tax on dividends and interest.

English

High — English is widely used in business, tourism, healthcare and public signage, reflecting the island's period as a British colony until 1960.

Getting in — Cyprus

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90 days within any 180-day period

Retirement / Pension

Category F (Self-Sufficient / Retirement) Residence

74SCORE

Renewable → permanent residency

Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Visa

57SCORE

1 year, renewable up to 3

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Paphos at a glance

Paphos, Cyprus costs about $1,765 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 45% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $800 and the smallest is transport at $45. In our data internet averages 110 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Serravalle at $1,750 a month to Split at $1,800.

Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Paphos

How much does it cost to live in Paphos?

A solo remote worker in Paphos, Cyprus spends an estimated $1,765 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Paphos?

Rent in Paphos is an estimated $800 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Paphos?

Internet in Paphos averages 110 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Paphos?

A coworking space in Paphos costs an estimated $130 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Paphos safe?

Paphos has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Paphos's nomad score?

Paphos scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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