Moving to Czech Republic from Benin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Benin to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 94°F in Cotonou, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 67% vs 2022

people moved from Benin 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 Benin.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
1.1
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.2
CZ
43.5

Benin 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

BJ
77.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
CZ
7.1t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.3
CZ
38.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
CZ
22.0%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.6%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$1,658
CZ
$35,917

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BJ
61.0 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
45.2
CZ
2.1

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Weather in Czech Republic vs Benin

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cotonou Rain: 51.3 in/yr (1303 mm)
94° / 83°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cotonou Prague
Jan–Mar 99°/85°F (37°/29°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/84°F (35°/29°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/80°F (31°/26°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 97°/82°F (36°/28°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Cotonou Prague
Jan 96°/84°F (35.6°/28.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 101°/85°F (38.6°/29.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 99°/85°F (37.0°/29.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 100°/85°F (37.5°/29.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 93°/84°F (34.0°/29.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 92°/83°F (33.3°/28.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/80°F (31.0°/26.4°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 87°/80°F (30.4°/26.4°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.5°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 102°/81°F (39.0°/27.2°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 93°/83°F (33.9°/28.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 95°/83°F (35.0°/28.4°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Can you move from Benin to Czech Republic?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Czech Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.9 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?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Benin?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 94°F in Cotonou. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Cotonou gets 51.3 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ CZ
Population 14,814,460 10,886,878
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112