Moving to Czech Republic from Iceland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iceland to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iceland to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 36.8% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,402,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly CZK748,998 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iceland to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,402,000 → CZK748,998
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
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Restaurants
pay 52.5% less
Groceries
pay 47.4% less
Transportation
pay 45.3% less
Housing
pay 7.0% more
Childcare
pay 27.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Iceland to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Iceland to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iceland and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic 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
Iceland 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
Iceland generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic 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
Iceland performs better than Czech Republic across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, 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 | Reykjavik | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
Generally yes: Czech Republic runs about 53% cheaper than Iceland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ISK9,402,000 comparable salary, that's around CZK187,250 in Czech Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?
With 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iceland and Czech Republic.
Is Czech Republic safe for expats?
Iceland 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 1.1 in Iceland.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Iceland?
Iceland 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 Iceland. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
