Cyprus

Paphos

#3 Top 5 cities

Paphos is strong for retirees and calmer long-term stays, with a good English-speaking base.

Country overview

Population

35Β 961

Year-round temperatures

Day: 17°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 8°C aΕΎ 23°C

Climate

A mild and sunny west coast with warm dry summers.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Paphos is generally safe, but petty theft in visitor areas and road-safety risks still warrant ordinary precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Paphos is exposed to earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat, and localized flash flooding, so disaster risk is not negligible.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller job market