Moving to Czech Republic from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 14.2% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,078 salary in Italy would need to be roughly CZK1,393,497 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,078 CZK1,393,497

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 25.2% less

Groceries

pay 23.4% less

Transportation

pay 24.3% less

Housing

pay 0.1% more

Childcare

pay 17.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 24.2 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 Italy to Czech Republic, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
336 ↓ 12% vs 2022

people moved from Italy 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 Italy to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
CZ
5.2

Italy performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
CZ
42.5

Italy 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

IT
15.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
CZ
7.1t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
CZ
2.4

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

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Prague
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Rome Prague
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Italy 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 Italy?

Yes — Czech Republic is on average about 12% cheaper than Italy. 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 CZK348,374 in Czech Republic on a €65,078 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?

Italy performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT CZ
Population 61,095,551 10,705,384
Currency Euro (€) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Catalan, Italian Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112