Moving to Belarus from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 43.7% cheaper than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,561,815 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly BYN109,327 in Belarus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Belarusian and Russian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,561,815 BYN109,327

To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 48.0% less

Groceries

pay 44.2% less

Transportation

pay 55.2% less

Housing

pay 62.9% less

Childcare

pay 20.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.1316 BYN (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 Czech Republic to Belarus.

Living there in 2020
93 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Czech Republic live in Belarus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belarus?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
BY
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
BY
7.4

Czech Republic performs better than Belarus across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
BY
$2,194
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
BY
44.7

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
BY
5.9t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Belarus leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
BY
32.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
BY
4.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
BY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
BY
$27,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Belarus leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
BY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
BY
3.3

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Belarus leads in literacy rate.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Minsk
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 68°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Prague Minsk
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Belarus

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

Belarus passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

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 Belarus than Czech Republic?

On average Belarus is about 47% less expensive than Czech Republic, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Belarus?

Budget about BYN27,332 for 3 months in Belarus (based on a CZK1,561,815 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Belarus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belarus: 32.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belarus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belarus safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Belarus across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ BY
Population 10,705,384 9,413,505
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages Czech, Slovak Belarusian, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +375
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112