Paphos vs Kyrenia
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Paphos leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Kyrenia where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Kyrenia's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Paphos | Kyrenia |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 67 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 52 | 53 |
| Climate | 90 | 75 |
| Safety | 61 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 25.9 | 29.0 |
| Winter °C | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | drought |
Paphos vs Kyrenia: the short answer
Paphos comes out ahead on overall livability (67/100), modestly above Kyrenia (63/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Kyrenia is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Paphos 52 vs Kyrenia 53, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Kyrenia runs warmer in summer (about 29.0°C peak vs 25.9°C in Paphos), while winter lows sit near 10.7°C in Paphos and 10.3°C in Kyrenia. On natural-disaster exposure Kyrenia is the safer choice (safety 62/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Paphos and drought for Kyrenia.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Kyrenia — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Kyrenia — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Kyrenia — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Paphos — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Paphos or Kyrenia better to live in?
Paphos scores higher overall — 67 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Paphos or Kyrenia?
Kyrenia has the lower cost of living (cost index 53 vs 52; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Paphos or Kyrenia?
Kyrenia — summer highs reach about 29.0°C versus 25.9°C in Paphos.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Paphos or Kyrenia?
Kyrenia (disaster-safety 62/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Paphos, drought in Kyrenia.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Paphos?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Paphos on our risk index.
How is the Paphos vs Kyrenia comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.