Moving to Minnesota from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 70.3% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,587,802 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly $87,796 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,587,802 $87,796

To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 50.7% more

Groceries

pay 86.2% more

Transportation

pay 36.8% more

Housing

pay 86.4% more

Childcare

pay 2.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.6% more

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Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0472 USD (July 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 Minnesota.

Moved in 2023
510 ↑ 11% vs 2022

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

CZ
26.0%
MN
33.9%

Czech Republic performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

CZ
86.8%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
MN
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
MN
$68,478

Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
MN
79.1 yrs

Czech Republic performs better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Saint Paul Rain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Saint Paul
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 69°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C)
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Month Prague Saint Paul
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, National Weather Service 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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Czech Republic passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

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 Minnesota than Czech Republic?

On average Minnesota is around 17% pricier than Czech Republic, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?

Budget about $21,949 for 3 months in Minnesota (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 Minnesota?

From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

The official language in Minnesota is English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ
Population 10,705,384 5,303,925
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Czech, Slovak English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911