As of November 12, 2026, Cyprus is cheaper than Greece for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $127 in Cyprus against $129 in Greece, a gap of 1.6%. Over the past year Cyprus has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.7% after inflation, against +4.0%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Cyprus | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $127 | $129 |
| Lean day | $61 | $62 |
| Comfortable day | $273 | $288 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.7% | +4.0% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +1.9% | −1.2% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.4 · Well set up | 4.7 · Effortless |
| Index score | 63 | 62 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Nov | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Year-round sun in the eastern Mediterranean, with mountains behind the beaches.
The catchResort strips are charmless and you need a car to see the rest. The island is divided: read the rules on crossing to the north.
Expensive islands, inexpensive mainland.
The catchSantorini and Mykonos price like the Riviera, and summer heat and wildfires now disrupt July and August.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.