Moving to Czech Republic from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
35 ↑ 40% vs 2015

people born in Laos live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

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 Laos to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
CZ
42.5

Laos 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

LA
69.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
CZ
7.1t

Laos generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LA
2.4
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
CZ
2.4

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Prague
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Vientiane Prague
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Laos

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA CZ
Population 7,749,595 10,705,384
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Lao Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 112