As of November 12, 2026, Cyprus is cheaper than Portugal for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $127 in Cyprus against $127 in Portugal, a gap of 0.4%. Over the past year Portugal has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.9% after inflation, against +4.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1. Portugal is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Cyprus | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $127 | $127 |
| Lean day | $61 | $61 |
| Comfortable day | $273 | $274 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.7% | +4.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +1.9% | +0.2% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.4 · Well set up | 4.8 · Effortless |
| Index score | 63 | 64 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Nov | Mar, Apr, Nov |
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.
Still western Europe's best-value coast, though the gap has narrowed.
The catchLisbon and Porto lodging has surged. For euro earners there is no currency angle, only a price-level one.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.