Moving to South Korea from Czech Republic
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to South Korea — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Czech Republic to South Korea, you would find that South Korea is 5.2% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,600,000 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly ₩103,000,000 in South Korea to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 25.7% less
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 0.9% less
Housing
pay 24.4% less
Childcare
pay 77.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.9% 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.
What salary do you need in South Korea?
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,600,000 → ₩103,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in South Korea
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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 South Korea cost about 1% less than cities in Czech Republic.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Czech Republic to South Korea, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Czech Republic to South Korea · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to South Korea?
Top countries of origin for South Korea's foreign-born residents.
- 803,011
- 177,274
- 159,264
- 68,050
- 64,942
- 55,601
Key Indicator Comparison
How Czech Republic and South Korea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic generally does better on safety, though South Korea leads in homicide rate.
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 South Korea leads in health coverage index.
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 South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in water stress level.
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 South Korea 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though South Korea leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2019), World Health Organization (2024), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in South Korea vs Czech Republic
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Korea Meteorological Administration
Can you move from Czech Republic to South Korea?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic and South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting South Korea
Electronic Travel Authorisation
South Korea 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 South Korea than Czech Republic?
Day-to-day costs in South Korea run about 5% higher than Czech Republic on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to South Korea?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CZK1,600,000 comparable salary, that's around ₩25,750,000 in South Korea for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from South Korea?
With 47.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, South Korea 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 South Korea.
Is South Korea safe for expats?
Czech Republic generally does better on safety, though South Korea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in South Korea, compared to 43.5 in Czech Republic. South Korea scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in South Korea compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Seoul is 63°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Seoul receives around 55.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in South Korea?
The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
