Moving to Oregon from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 61.5% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly $87,830 in Oregon 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 Oregon.

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,593,660 $87,830

To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 50.9% more

Groceries

pay 64.1% more

Transportation

pay 29.4% more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 51.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0471 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.

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 Oregon cost about 35% more than cities in Czech Republic.

Czech Republic

Liberec 49%
Brno 49%
Plzen 45%

Oregon

Portland 68%
Beaverton 66%
Bend 66%

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Czech Republic to Oregon.

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 Oregon compared to Czech Republic.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

CZ
26.0%
OR
31.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

CZ
86.8%
OR
91.8%

Oregon 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%
OR
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
OR
$61,622

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Oregon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
OR
78.8 yrs

Czech Republic performs better than Oregon 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

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Salem
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 52°/36°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 68°/45°F (20°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 80°/51°F (27°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 54°/38°F (12°/3°C)
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Month Prague Salem
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°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 Oregon than Czech Republic?

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

How much money do I need to move to Oregon?

Budget about $21,958 for 3 months in Oregon (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 Oregon?

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

How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Czech Republic?

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

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

The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Oregon?

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

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At a Glance

CZ
Population 10,705,384 3,831,074
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