2.59/5
232 reviews
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Paphos

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Cyprus offers some concrete advantages, particularly for those seeking lower taxes and a quieter, slower-paced lifestyle. Paphos, in particular, attracts people looking for a family-friendly environment and less density than other cities like Larnaka or Nicosia. There are quality housing options ranging from budget-friendly to luxurious. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the good hiking from February to April, particularly in scenic spots like Akamas and Adonis Baths. Activities like quad rentals add some variety for short-term visitors too.

On the downside, reviewers frequently mentioned the high cost, especially when compared with what’s offered. Internet quality can be problematic, and summer weather is intensely hot, making outdoor life less enjoyable during those months. The social scene may feel limited for younger or more active visitors, with many describing the area as boring and skewing toward a much older demographic. Dining options are repetitive, and the city lacks a vibrant energy. Overall, it's well-suited to retirees or remote workers seeking a calm location with tax benefits, but not ideal for those looking for lively culture or consistent digital infrastructure.

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We really didn't enjoy being there. been there for 3 months, not such a good net and really boring.
It's also really hot in the summer, restaurants are more of the same, most people there are 70+ years old and not many young people.

2 years ago

Moved here 1.5 years ago, mainly for the lower taxes and sunny island. There's cheap apartments available, but also more expensive high-quality luxurious ones. The old town has some nice bars. There's a lot of beautiful hikes to do, and fun activities like renting a quad and driving through Akamas or to Adonis Baths. Compared to Larnaka, Limassol and Nicosia, Paphos is less dense, more quiet and more of a family town.

Cyprus changes quite a bit over the course of a year. It can be super green from February to April, and then the island dries up over the summer months where it barely rains. February - April are the perfect hiking months.

3 years ago

Quite expensive for such an ugly place. Weather in the winter is not that great...I'd go to Antalya/Kas or even Albanian coast if you need to be outside Schengen Zone in the winter and want something with a mild temp.

3 years ago

Cyprus is the best place to optimize you taxes as digital nomads. Many high-income remote entrepreneurs also spend 2 months a year in Paphos or Larnaca, and live a better life than in their home countries. My recommendation is to check this out, so many information on Google or Youtube ;)

5 years ago

✅ Lower taxes

✅ Good hiking opportunities

✅ Quiet and family-friendly

✅ Very safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Lots of fun stuff to do

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Many Nomads.com members here all year round

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Very easy to make friends

✅ Easy to do business

✅ High quality of education

✅ Good hospitals

✅ Roads are pretty safe

✅ Great freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Everyone speaks English

✅ Very safe for women

✅ Family friendly

✅ LGBTQ+ friendly

❌ Expensive

❌ Unreliable internet

❌ Hot in summer

❌ Lacks entertainment

❌ Few young people

❌ Very expensive

❌ Nomads.com members really didn't like going here

❌ Many people smoke tobacco

❌ High alcohol consumption

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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33°C / 91°Fhot

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14°C / 57°Fcool

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Most common

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Rain

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84mm

Cloud

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11%

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33%

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38%

Air quality

clean
44 US AQI

okay
62* US AQI

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okay
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Sun

seek shade
3 UVI

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2 UVI

Remote workers

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$7,137 / mo

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⭐️ Total score	2.59/5 (Rank #349) 232 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍4 liked it 👎3 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Good
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Good
💵 Cost	🧐 Pricey: $3,748 / mo
📡 Internet	🙂 Good: 14Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Good
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🌞 Perfect: 22°C71°F (feels 22°C72°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 75%
💨 Air quality (now)	🌱 Great: 46 US AQI
💨 Air quality (annual)	🌱 Good: 62 US AQI
👌 Safety	Good
🤮 Food safety*	Good
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Okay
🎓 Education level*	High
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Okay
💰 Income level*	High: $1,969 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Good
🚶 Walkability	Okay
🚦 Traffic safety*	Okay
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Okay
😄 Happiness*	Okay
🍸 Nightlife	Good
📶 Free WiFi in city	Bad
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Good
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Okay
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Good
👩 Female friendly	Good
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Okay
🎅 Startup Score	Okay

🌍 Continent	Europe
🚩 Country	Cyprus
🗓️ Average trip length	20 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	14 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	☀️ 22°C 71°F + 😊 Comfy (75%) = feels 22°C 72°F
💨 Air quality (now)	👍 46 US AQI 🍃 OK
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 62 US AQI
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	nTaxi
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	EUR 100 = USD 113
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
☕️ Best coffee place	Let Them Eat Cake
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👍11% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	33,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$23,631 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 84% 👱‍♀️ 16%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
🏠 Apartment listings	X-E
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Ryanair
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	EasyJet
🏥 Best hospital	Iasis Private Hospital Paphos

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$3,748 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$2,184 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$4,103 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$1,172 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$2,869 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$3,174 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$840 / month
🏠 Median home price	$282,951
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$134 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$104 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$239 / month
🍛 Dinner	$13
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$5
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$3
👩‍🏫 International school	$6,888 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$17 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$6 / trip