Famously known as the last divided capital, Nicosia is filled with history - streets lined with palms lead you to grand old churches, whereas ultramodern architecture will leave you in awe.
Try local delicacies that saturate the air with delight, and then head back to the cafes to sip coffee or dig into ice creams with unique flavours.
The Good
- ๐ Decent nightlife
- ๐ Decent food options
- ๐ Streetfood
- โ Coffee
- โ๏ธ Warm weather
- ๐ฎ Safe
- ๐ก Strong wifi coverage
- โฑ๏ธ Decent beach
The Bad
- ๐ Traffic
- ๐ฅถ Cold winters
- ๐ฅด Can get a little rowdy
- ๐ธ Very Touristy
- ๐คผ Crowded
Living costs
- Nicosia is the second most expensive place (out of 3) to live in Cyprus
- The average salary in Nicosia is
- It's about 4% more expensive to live in Nicosia than it is Athens
- You can expect to spend around $1,720.19 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026
Safety
Nicosia is generally safe with low crime rates, but caution is advised in certain areas due to political tensions and division.
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