Can you live in Paphos with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,672, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Paphos with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,672, you would have roughly $328 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Paphos with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,672, you would have roughly $1,328 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Paphos with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,672, you would have roughly $3,328 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Paphos with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,672, you would have roughly $6,328 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Paphos, Cyprus

How much does it really cost to live in Paphos? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 35,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

💰 Can I afford Paphos? ⚖️ Compare this city Cyprus →

$ $750 1-bedroom rent / mo

80 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

84 Internet / 100

44 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$750
Food (moderate)	$390
Transport	$30
Utilities	$90
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$70
Entertainment	$155
Total (moderate)	$1,672

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Paphos.

Shared accommodation	$320
Studio	$520
1-bedroom	$750
2-bedroom	$1,050
3-bedroom	$1,400

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City Scores

How Paphos rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityNicosia
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneAsia/Nicosia

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Pros and Cons of Paphos

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,140 per month Basic $1,305 per month Moderate $1,672 per month Comfortable $2,238 per month Premium $3,492 per month

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Can You Live in Paphos on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-672 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$328 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,328 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,328 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,328 / month