Moving to Czech Republic from Germany
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Germany to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Germany to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 26.7% cheaper than Germany overall. A €64,304 salary in Germany would need to be roughly CZK1,288,164 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?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Germany to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → CZK1,288,164
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 41.1% less
Groceries
pay 23.2% less
Transportation
pay 30.6% less
Housing
pay 25.9% less
Childcare
pay 33.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.5% less
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?
How many people actually move from Germany to Czech Republic, based on official data.
people moved from Germany to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Germany to Czech Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Germany performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Germany performs better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Germany leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in gdp per capita.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Germany leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Berlin | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Deutscher Wetterdienst,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Germany
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 Czech Republic than Germany?
Yes — Czech Republic is on average about 18% cheaper than Germany. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK322,041 in Czech Republic on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Czech Republic safe for expats?
Germany performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Germany?
Germany 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 45.2 in Germany. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Germany, the official language is German.
