Moving to Japan from Czech Republic
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to Japan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Japan, you would find that Japan is 2.4% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,587,802 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly ¥10,174,643 in Japan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Czech Republic to Japan.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,587,802 → ¥10,174,643
To maintain the same standard of living in Japan
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Restaurants
pay 39.6% less
Groceries
pay 49.0% more
Transportation
pay 39.0% more
Housing
pay 11.4% less
Childcare
pay 10.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.2% 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 Japan cost about 16% less than cities in Czech Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Czech Republic to Japan, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Czech Republic to Japan · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Japan?
Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.
- 775,893
- 456,203
- 335,668
- 275,252
- 204,814
- 58,340
Key Indicator Comparison
How Czech Republic and Japan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Japan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Free
Japan 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 Japan than Czech Republic?
Generally yes: Japan runs about 16% cheaper than Czech Republic on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Japan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CZK1,587,802 comparable salary, that's around ¥2,543,661 in Japan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Japan?
With 37.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Japan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Japan.
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
