Moving to Maine from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Czech Republic to Maine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Maine, you would find that Maine is 92.8% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,587,802 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly $93,040 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Augusta averages 77°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Czech Republic and Maine.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,587,802 → $93,040
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 66.8% more
Groceries
pay 80.1% more
Transportation
pay 21.1% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 4.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Czech Republic to Maine.
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
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Czech Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maine compared to Czech Republic.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Czech Republic performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maine 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 Maine leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Czech Republic performs better than Maine 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 | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°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 Maine than Czech Republic?
On average Maine is around 24% pricier than Czech Republic, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Budget about $23,260 for 3 months in Maine (based on a CZK1,587,802 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Maine?
From major Maine cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Maine are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Augusta is 77°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Augusta receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Maine?
The official language in Maine is English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
