Cyprus vs Ireland

Cyprus
Europe
Capital Nicosia · 1M people · Euro
Ireland
Europe
Capital Dublin · 5M people · Euro
Cost of living
Not enough data
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Not enough data
Getting around
Ireland
0.6/5
Culture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passport reach
Even
not scored
Airports
Ireland
28M passengers/yr
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
Ireland edges it, 2–0.
Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.

Cost of living

monthly median · solo budget

$2,040/mo
Minimalist $1,558 · Comfort $3,229
ranks #73 of 95 worldwide
$2,616/mo
Minimalist $2,042 · Comfort $3,905
ranks #85 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

Limassol$2,167$3,452Dublin
Paphos$1,912$2,677Cork

Cyprus' $2,040/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's $2,616/mo monthly cost (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

Cyprus

3.4/5
Broadly safe

Ireland

2.7/5
Mixed picture
CY flagCyprusIrelandIE flagGap
Street safety4.0/53.1/5+0.9
Property safety3.2/52.4/5+0.8
Road safety3.0/53.0/5Even
Earthquake safety2.8/55.0/5+2.2
Wildfire safety1.0/54.8/5+3.8
Flood safety3.8/52.1/5+1.7

Cyprus' 3.4/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's 2.7/5 safety score (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

Ireland scores higher

Cyprus

2.1/5
Plan around it

Ireland

2.7/5
City-dependent
CY flagCyprusIrelandIE flagGap
Walkability3.6/52.9/5+0.7
Transit0.9/51.9/5+1.0
Cycling1.0/52.0/5+1.0
Airport access2.5/53.0/5+0.5

Ireland scores higher on mobility than Cyprus — 2.7/5 vs 2.1/5.

Cyprus is harder to get around than 35 of 41 European countries; Ireland is harder to get around than 29 of 41 European countries.

Culture

cultural depth

Cyprus

2.6/5
City-dependent

Ireland

3.9/5
Strong scene

Cyprus' 2.6/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's 3.9/5 culture score (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Even
CY flagCyprusIrelandIE flagGap
Visa-free destinations104104Even
GDP reach64%92%+28%
Heritage sites reachable10691141+72

Cyprus's passport reaches 104 destinations visa-free to Ireland's 104 — evenly matched on reach.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Airports

international connectivity

Ireland is better connected

Flight connectivity in the biggest cities

LarnacaLCA9.9M36MDublinDUB
PaphosPFO3.8M3.5MCorkORK
CY flagCyprusIrelandIE flagGap
Major airports23+1
Annual passengers14M42M+28M

Ireland is better connected than Cyprus — 42M passengers/yr vs 14M passengers/yr.

Cyprus is quieter than 53 of 87 countries worldwide; Ireland is busier than 53 of 87 countries worldwide. Cyprus sees ~12 air passengers per resident a year; Ireland sees ~9 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
Cyprus2°C to 38°C
Ireland-13°C to 23°C
-20°0°10°30°45°

Cyprus runs 2°C to 38°C for most people; Ireland runs -13°C to 23°C for most people.

Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.

Cyprus vs Ireland: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland edges it, 2–0. Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.
▶Is Cyprus or Ireland cheaper?
Cyprus' $2,040/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's $2,616/mo monthly cost (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is Cyprus or Ireland safer?
Cyprus' 3.4/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's 2.7/5 safety score (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher on mobility than Cyprus — 2.7/5 vs 2.1/5. Cyprus is harder to get around than 35 of 41 European countries; Ireland is harder to get around than 29 of 41 European countries.
▶Does Cyprus or Ireland have a richer culture?
Cyprus' 2.6/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Ireland's 3.9/5 culture score (across 4 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland is better connected than Cyprus — 42M passengers/yr vs 14M passengers/yr. Cyprus is quieter than 53 of 87 countries worldwide; Ireland is busier than 53 of 87 countries worldwide. Cyprus sees ~12 air passengers per resident a year; Ireland sees ~9 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.
▶Which passport is stronger, Cyprus or Ireland?
Cyprus's passport reaches 104 destinations visa-free to Ireland's 104 — evenly matched on reach. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.
▶What is the climate like in Cyprus versus Ireland?
Cyprus runs 2°C to 38°C for most people; Ireland runs -13°C to 23°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.