Cyprus vs Greece: tax comparison for expats & nomads
On income tax alone, Cyprus comes out lower at a typical $100,000 income — but it depends on your income and regime. Here is the head-to-head on residency rules, rates, special regimes and nomad visas, each figure sourced.
Effective income tax by income
| Gross annual income | Cyprus | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 12.4% | 24.4% |
| $100,000 | 22.3% | 33.5% |
| $200,000 | 28.6% | 38.7% |
Effective rate = total income tax ÷ gross income, run through each country’s full statutory scale (standard resident regime). Income tax only — excludes social security, deductions and sub-national taxes; cross-currency incomes use an indicative FX snapshot dated 2026-08-20. Try your own income and toggle special regimes →
Cyprus vs Greece, side by side
| Cyprus | Greece | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 35%ⓘPwC Tax Summaries“72,001 and above: 35%”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | 44%ⓘPwC Tax Summaries“Next 20,000 39 7,800 60,000 16,700 Above 60,000 44”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 |
| Tax-residency day threshold | 183 daysⓘPwC Tax Summaries“individuals who spend more than 183 days in any one calendar year in Cyprus, without any further additional conditions/criteria being relevant.”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | 183 daysⓘGlobal Citizen Solutions“if you spend more than 183 days in Greece, you become a tax resident and must pay taxes on your worldwide income.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 |
| Signature tax regime | Non-dom status: 17 yearsⓘPwC Tax Summaries“the individual has been a tax resident of Cyprus for a period of at least 17 years out of the last 20 years”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | Non-dom (Art. 5A): [source]STEP Law Firm (Greece)“An annual lump-sum tax of EUR 100,000 on the total foreign-source income, irrespective of its amount.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 |
| Digital nomad visa | Yes | Yes — Greece Digital Nomad VisaⓘGlobal Citizen Solutions“Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa allows eligible non-EU/EEA remote workers to live in Greece for up to 12 months while working for employers or clients based outside the country.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 |
| Nomad-visa income requirement | EUR 3,500 / monthⓘKPMG Cyprus“prove that they have stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least €3.500”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | EUR 3,500 / monthⓘGlobal Citizen Solutions“To qualify, applicants must earn a minimum net monthly income of €3,500, with the required amount increasing by 20% for a spouse and 15% for each dependent child.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21 |
Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Cyprus · Greece.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cyprus or Greece better for tax?
On income tax alone, Cyprus has the lower effective rate at a $100,000 income (22.3% vs 33.5%). But the right answer depends on your income level, which special regime you qualify for, social security, and treaty relief — see the full comparison below.
Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Cyprus or Greece?
Cyprus treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and Greece after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.
Does Cyprus or Greece have a digital nomad visa?
Cyprus has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 3,500 / month); Greece has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 3,500 / month). See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.