Moving to Indiana from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Czech Republic to Indiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 51.6% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly $82,084 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Czech Republic and Indiana.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,593,660 → $82,084
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.0% more
Groceries
pay 52.6% more
Transportation
pay 5.6% more
Housing
pay 84.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.0% more
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 Indiana cost about 14% more than cities in Czech Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Czech Republic to Indiana.
people moved from Czech Republic to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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58.110,257
Czech Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indiana compared to Czech Republic.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Czech Republic performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Indiana performs significantly 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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Indiana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Czech Republic performs better than Indiana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Czech Republic?
On average Indiana is around 9% pricier than Czech Republic, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Budget about $20,521 for 3 months in Indiana (based on a CZK1,593,660 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indiana?
From major Indiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Indiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indiana?
The official language in Indiana is English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
