Moving to Czech Republic from Japan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Japan to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 20.8% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥11,948,175 salary in Japan would need to be roughly CZK1,870,180 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 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Japan to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
¥11,948,175 → CZK1,870,180
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 69.9% more
Groceries
pay 16.7% less
Transportation
pay 2.9% less
Housing
pay 37.1% more
Childcare
pay 0.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Japan to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Japan to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Japan 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
Japan 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
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Japan across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan 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
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Japan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Japan 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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
Day-to-day costs in Czech Republic run about 20% higher than Japan on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 ¥11,948,175 comparable salary, that's around CZK467,545 in Czech Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Japan and Czech Republic.
Is Czech Republic safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Japan?
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Japan across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
