Limassol is Cyprus's vibrant coastal city offering an excellent blend of Mediterranean lifestyle and modern amenities for expat families. As a major business hub, it attracts international professionals and offers several quality international schools. The city boasts beautiful beaches, a historic old town, and modern infrastructure. English is widely spoken due to British colonial history, making daily life comfortable for English-speaking families. The healthcare system is reliable, and the city offers a safe environment with low crime rates. The warm Mediterranean climate allows for year-round outdoor activities. However, summers can be quite hot, and the cost of living has increased significantly in recent years due to its popularity among international residents.

☀️ Climate & Weather

Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions

33°C

Hottest (Aug)

8°C

Coolest (Feb)

Sunny days/mo avg

367mm

Annual rainfall

Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall

17°

🌊 Jan

17°

🌊 Feb

17°

🌊 Mar

18°

🌊 Apr

21°

🌊 May

24°

🌊 Jun

26°

🌊 Jul

27°

🌊 Aug

27°

🌊 Sep

25°

🌊 Oct

21°

🌊 Nov

18°

🌊 Dec

💰 Cost of Living

Monthly family budget estimates (USD)

At a Glance

$1,200

Avg. rent /mo

$15

Budget meal

$50

Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)

Dining & Drinks

Cappuccino$4.00

Domestic beer$3.50

Imported beer$5.00

Water (1.5L)$0.70

Groceries

Loaf of bread$1.80

Milk (1L)$1.60

Dozen eggs$3.50

Chicken (1 kg)$7.50

Transport

Taxi flag-drop$4.00

Taxi per km$1.20

Monthly transit pass$45

Gasoline (per liter)$1.50

Monthly Bills

Internet$30 /mo

Utilities (avg.)$150 /mo

Gym membership$55 /mo

Domestic help$800 /mo

Preschool / nursery$500 /mo

Comfortable

A two-bedroom apartment in the old town or Zakaki, affordable private or bilingual school, a used car, eating at local tavernas, and a part-time cleaner.

$3,350/mo

Rent$1,100

Groceries$450

Lifestyle & leisure$200

Transport$150

Utilities$150

Dining out$300

Healthcare$150

School fees (per child)$500

Domestic help$350

Established

A spacious apartment or townhouse near the seafront or in Germasogeia, established international school, a newer car, regular dining out, gym membership, and part-time domestic help.

$7,020/mo

Rent$2,200

Groceries$700

Lifestyle & leisure$500

Transport$350

Utilities$220

Dining out$600

Healthcare$350

School fees (per child)$1,500

Domestic help$600

Premium

A luxury seafront apartment or villa in Amathus or Agios Tychonas, premier British international school, luxury car, yacht marina membership, fine dining, and full-time nanny or housekeeper.

$13,350/mo

Rent$4,500

Groceries$1,100

Lifestyle & leisure$1,200

Transport$600

Utilities$350

Dining out$1,200

Healthcare$600

School fees (per child)$2,800

Domestic help$1,000

Limassol has become significantly more expensive over the past decade as an influx of tech companies, Russian/Ukrainian expats, and investment firms have driven up housing costs. Cyprus uses the euro, and while groceries and dining remain reasonable by EU standards, rent in desirable areas rivals some Western European cities.