Moving to Czech Republic from Colorado
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colorado to Czech Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colorado to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 26.8% cheaper than Colorado. A $75,000 salary in Colorado would need to be roughly CZK1,174,106 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colorado and Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → CZK1,174,106
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 36.9% less
Groceries
pay 32.5% less
Transportation
pay 6.4% more
Housing
pay 33.8% less
Childcare
pay 63.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.9% less
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 33% less than cities in Colorado.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Colorado to Czech Republic.
people moved from United States to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Colorado.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Colorado performs better than Czech Republic across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Colorado generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Colorado across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Denver | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Denver | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Colorado?
On average Czech Republic is about 26% less expensive than Colorado, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Budget about CZK293,526 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?
From major Czech Republic cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Czech Republic are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Colorado?
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Colorado?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Colorado, the official language is English.
