Moving to Czech Republic from Indonesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Indonesia to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Indonesia to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 2.4 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,773,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly CZK2,841,545 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Indonesia to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
IDR1,336,773,750 → CZK2,841,545
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 3.9 times more
Groceries
pay 43.5% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 2.9 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Indonesia to Czech Republic, based on official data.
people moved from Indonesia to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Indonesia to Czech Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Indonesia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, 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 | Jakarta | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Jakarta | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Required
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Indonesia?
No — Czech Republic is on average about 82% more expensive than Indonesia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK710,386 in Czech Republic on a IDR1,336,773,750 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?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
