Moving to Czech Republic from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahrain to Czech Republic? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bahrain to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 22.6% more expensive than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,262 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly CZK1,530,262 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 86°F in Manama, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bahrain and Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

BHD28,262 CZK1,530,262

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 60.1% more

Groceries

pay 20.8% more

Transportation

pay 57.1% more

Housing

pay 16.5% more

Childcare

pay 17.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BHD = 55.4 CZK (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahrain to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
2

people moved from Bahrain to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
CZ
5.2

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
CZ
42.5

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
CZ
7.1t

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Bahrain across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
CZ
$47,700

Bahrain performs better than Czech Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Prague
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Manama Prague
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Bahrain passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa on Arrival
Czech Republic passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Czech Republic than Bahrain?

Czech Republic and Bahrain are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK382,566 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a BHD28,262 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Bahrain?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH CZ
Population 1,540,558 10,705,384
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Arabic Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112