Moving to Czech Republic from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Denmark to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 31.1% cheaper than Denmark overall. A DKK480,782 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly CZK1,087,065 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

DKK480,782 CZK1,087,065

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 49.6% less

Groceries

pay 37.3% less

Transportation

pay 43.3% less

Housing

pay 16.7% less

Childcare

pay 14.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 DKK = 3.25 CZK (June 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 Denmark to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
27 ↓ 40% vs 2022

people moved from Denmark to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
CZ
5.2

Denmark generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
CZ
42.5

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DK
13.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
CZ
7.1t

Denmark performs better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
45.0
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
CZ
2.4

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in infant mortality.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Copenhagen Prague
Jan–Mar 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Copenhagen Prague
Jan 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Denmark 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 Czech Republic than Denmark?

On average Czech Republic is about 30% less expensive than Denmark, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK271,766 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a DKK480,782 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Denmark generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Denmark?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK CZ
Population 5,920,767 10,705,384
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Danish Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +420
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112 112