Moving to Czech Republic from Iran

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Iran to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Iran to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 3.8 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR101,328,750,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly CZK2,001,476 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iran to Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

IRR101,328,750,000 CZK2,001,476

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.6 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 6.6 times more

Childcare

pay 7.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.8 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 IRR = 0.0 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?

How many people actually move from Iran to Czech Republic, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
271 ↓ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Iran 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iran to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
CZ
42.5

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IR
51.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
CZ
7.1t

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran 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

IR
12.3
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Prague
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Tehran Prague
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Iran passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Czech Republic passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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 Iran?

No — Czech Republic is on average about 28% more expensive than Iran. 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 CZK500,369 in Czech Republic on a IRR101,328,750,000 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?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR CZ
Population 86,758,304 10,705,384
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115 112