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.

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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?

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
CZ
42.5

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
CZ
2.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Prague
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
View all months
Month Porto-novo Prague
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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: 38.4 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?

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

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 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 2.0 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 None°F in Porto-novo. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 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 13,754,688 10,705,384
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