Moving to Maryland from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Czech Republic to Maryland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 2.0 times more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly $100,716 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°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 Maryland.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,593,660 → $100,716
To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 48.9% more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 62.5% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 4.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.8% 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 Maryland cost about 46% 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 Maryland.
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 Maryland compared to Czech Republic.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Czech Republic performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maryland 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
Maryland 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 better than Maryland 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 | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Annapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°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 Maryland than Czech Republic?
On average Maryland is around 34% pricier than Czech Republic, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maryland?
Budget about $25,179 for 3 months in Maryland (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 Maryland?
From major Maryland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Maryland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maryland compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Maryland?
The official language in Maryland is English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
