Moving to Czech Republic from Brazil

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 69.1% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly CZK2,728,240 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 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brazil to Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

R$384,308 CZK2,728,240

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 70.7% more

Groceries

pay 44.2% more

Transportation

pay 30.9% more

Housing

pay 2.6 times more

Childcare

pay 36.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 4.15 CZK (July 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Czech Republic cost about 69% more than cities in Brazil.

Czech Republic

Liberec 49%
Brno 49%
Plzen 45%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Brazil to Czech Republic, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
184 ↑ 1% vs 2022

people moved from Brazil 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
CZ
42.5

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
CZ
7.1t

Brazil performs better than Czech Republic 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

BR
21.0
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Prague
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Brasilia Prague
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

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 Brazil?

No — Czech Republic is on average about 71% more expensive than Brazil. City-level variation matters.

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

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK682,060 in Czech Republic on a R$384,308 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR CZ
Population 217,240,060 10,705,384
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Portuguese Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +420
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112