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Nicosia
City in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), Cyprus
Overview
Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is a city where history and modernity blend seamlessly, divided between the Greek and Turkish communities by the world's last UN-patrolled border. Visitors are drawn to its atmospheric Old Town, lively cafes, and a rich tapestry of cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cyprus
District
Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Population
56,848
Time Zone
Asia/Famagusta
Coordinates
35.18°, 33.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$1,062
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
339 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
255
Coworking
1
Cafes
158
Nightlife
69
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NIC
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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