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PaphosCyprus

LisbonPortugal

55.7 / 100

Cost of living index

55.2 / 100

950 €

1-bed rent (per month)

1,432 €

1,460 €

Monthly budget, couple (excl. rent)

1,360 €

64 / 100

Safety index

67 / 100

340 days

Sunny days per year

300 days

142 Mb/s

Average internet speed

237 Mb/s

Non-dom: 0% on dividends and interest for 17 years

Taxation

IFICI (ex-NHR): 20% flat + foreign income exempt

EU: free to settle, simple registration

Visa and residency

EU: free to settle; non-EU: D7/Golden Visa

GESY: universal public + affordable private

Healthcare

SNS public + affordable quality private

Greek; English widely spoken

Language

Portuguese; good level of English

Mediterranean, hot dry summers

Climate

Mediterranean-Atlantic, mild

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Indicative data (2026), mixed sources and estimates. Not tax, legal or financial advice. Always check official sources before making a decision.