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Cyprus for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)

Cyprus has 5 cities in the dataset. Limassol scores highest under balanced weights at 70/100. Cyprus has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad visa.

Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.

Best city
Limassol · 70/100
Cheapest city
Limassol · $2,152/month
Fastest internet
Limassol · 37.9 Mbps
Nomad visa
Digital nomad visa · $3,929/month
US passport
90 days visa-free
EU passport
freedom of movement

Cities in Cyprus, ranked

Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.

#CityScoreCost/moInternetComfortable monthsKnown for
1
70
Limassol
Sun, sea and a tax-friendly EU base
70$2,15237.9 Mbps9/12320 days of sun · Business and shipping hub
2
69
Larnaca
Seafront Cyprus town next to the main airport
69$2,15235 Mbps8/12Palm-lined Finikoudes promenade · Ten minutes from the airport
3
68
Paphos
Sunny harbour town with Roman mosaics and a nomad visa
68$2,15222.7 Mbps8/12Roman mosaics · Mild winters
4
68
Ayia Napa
Clubbing resort on Cyprus's east coast, almost empty in winter
68$2,100*11.8 Mbps8/12Nissi Beach · Cape Greco sea caves
5
66
Nicosia
Cyprus's inland capital, divided by the Green Line
66$2,15216.4 Mbps6/12Walled old city · Walk across to the north

* national estimate

National figures shared by every city

These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Cyprus; city pages add the local numbers.

FigureValueSource
Homicide rate0.96 per 100,000 peopleVictims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024
Political stability73 (percentile, World Bank WGI)Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025
Health coverage index76 (WHO UHC index, 0–100)UHC service coverage index, 2023
Life expectancy81.9 yearsLife expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021
Human Development Index0.913Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023
English proficiencyhighEF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024
StarlinkunknownStarlink availability map, 2026-10

Visas and entry

What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.

PassportEntry rule
US passport90 days visa-free
EU passportfreedom of movement
UK passport90 days visa-free

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cyprus good for digital nomads?
Limassol scores 70/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 128 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Cyprus's 5 cities average 68.1/100. Strongest factors in Limassol: quality of life and healthcare; weakest: cost of living.
What is the cheapest city in Cyprus for a remote worker?
Limassol, at about $2,152 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Nicosia is the most expensive city-priced option at $2,152.
Does Cyprus have a digital nomad visa?
Yes: the Digital nomad visa. Minimum income $3,929/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Cyprus visa guide.
How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Cyprus without a visa?
US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
Which city in Cyprus has the fastest internet?
Limassol, with a measured median download of 37.9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
How safe is Cyprus?
Cyprus records 0.96 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 73th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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