Cyprus vs Portugal

Cyprus
Europe
Capital Nicosia · 1M people · Euro
Portugal
Europe
Capital Lisbon · 10M people · Euro
Cost of living
Not enough data
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Not enough data
Getting around
Portugal
0.8/5
Culture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passport reach
Cyprus
not scored
Airports
Portugal
59M passengers/yr
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
Portugal 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
$1,533/mo
Minimalist $1,196 · Comfort $2,208
ranks #52 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

Limassol$2,167$2,100Lisbon
Paphos$1,912$1,759Porto

Cyprus' $2,040/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's $1,533/mo monthly cost (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

Cyprus

3.4/5
Broadly safe

Portugal

2.9/5
Mixed picture
Street safety4.0/54.1/5+0.1
Property safety3.2/52.3/5+0.9
Road safety3.0/52.3/5+0.7
Earthquake safety2.8/53.1/5+0.3
Wildfire safety1.0/52.1/5+1.1
Flood safety3.8/53.0/5+0.8

Cyprus' 3.4/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's 2.9/5 safety score (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

Portugal scores higher

Cyprus

2.1/5
Plan around it

Portugal

2.9/5
City-dependent
Walkability3.6/53.8/5+0.2
Transit0.9/52.7/5+1.8
Cycling1.0/51.9/5+0.9
Airport access2.5/53.8/5+1.3

Portugal scores higher on mobility than Cyprus — 2.9/5 vs 2.1/5.

Cyprus is harder to get around than 35 of 41 European countries; Portugal is harder to get around than 21 of 41 European countries.

Culture

cultural depth

Cyprus

2.6/5
City-dependent

Portugal

3.5/5
Strong scene

World Heritage sites

Photos via Wikimedia Commons · data UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Cyprus' 2.6/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's 3.5/5 culture score (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Cyprus reaches more
Visa-free destinations104102+2
GDP reach64%92%+28%
Heritage sites reachable10691124+55

Cyprus's passport reaches 104 destinations visa-free to Portugal's 102 — Cyprus opens more doors without a visa.

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

Portugal is better connected

Flight connectivity in the biggest cities

LarnacaLCA9.9M36MLisbonLIS
PaphosPFO3.8M17MPortoOPO
Major airports26+4
Annual passengers14M73M+59M

Portugal is better connected than Cyprus — 73M passengers/yr vs 14M passengers/yr.

Cyprus is quieter than 53 of 87 countries worldwide; Portugal is busier than 61 of 87 countries worldwide. Cyprus sees ~12 air passengers per resident a year; Portugal sees ~7 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
Portugal-1°C to 32°C
-10°0°20°30°45°

Cyprus runs 2°C to 38°C for most people; Portugal runs -1°C to 32°C for most people.

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

Cyprus vs Portugal: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Cyprus or Portugal?
Portugal 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 Portugal cheaper?
Cyprus' $2,040/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's $1,533/mo monthly cost (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is Cyprus or Portugal safer?
Cyprus' 3.4/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's 2.9/5 safety score (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in Cyprus or Portugal?
Portugal scores higher on mobility than Cyprus — 2.9/5 vs 2.1/5. Cyprus is harder to get around than 35 of 41 European countries; Portugal is harder to get around than 21 of 41 European countries.
▶Does Cyprus or Portugal have a richer culture?
Cyprus' 2.6/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Portugal's 3.5/5 culture score (across 12 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, Cyprus or Portugal?
Portugal is better connected than Cyprus — 73M passengers/yr vs 14M passengers/yr. Cyprus is quieter than 53 of 87 countries worldwide; Portugal is busier than 61 of 87 countries worldwide. Cyprus sees ~12 air passengers per resident a year; Portugal sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.
▶Which passport is stronger, Cyprus or Portugal?
Cyprus's passport reaches 104 destinations visa-free to Portugal's 102 — Cyprus opens more doors without a visa. 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 Portugal?
Cyprus runs 2°C to 38°C for most people; Portugal runs -1°C to 32°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.