Limassol logs 69 hot days a year to Paphos's 14 — Paphos wins by 55. Limassol also leads on sunny days by 2.

Limassol runs about $2,167/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Paphos's $1,912/mo — Paphos comes in $255 cheaper each month, roughly 13% less.

Limassol and Paphos score neck-and-neck on mobility (1.6 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

Limassol's culture score of 2.2 sits well above Paphos's 1.3, with the biggest gap on live music venues. Paphos still holds an edge on history museums.

Limassol and Paphos score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.0 vs 3.8, 0–5 scale).

Paphos's safety score of 3.6 sits well above Limassol's 3.3, with the biggest gap on property crime safety. Limassol still holds an edge on earthquake safety.

Limassol's career score of 2.9 sits well above Paphos's 1.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Limassol's social & community score of 3.4 sits well above Paphos's 3.2, with the biggest gap on expat-first community. Paphos still holds an edge on government immigration friendliness.

On food & dining, Limassol scores 2.4 vs Paphos's 2.0 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Limassol scores 2.5 vs Paphos's 1.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on universities. Paphos still holds an edge on wellness/spa.

Limassol and Paphos score neck-and-neck on healthcare (2.7 vs 2.7, 0–5 scale).

Limassol averages 14.0 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Paphos's 13.1 µg/m³ (moderate) — Paphos breathes ~7% cleaner air (1.0 µg/m³ lower).

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