Moving to Czech Republic from Lesotho

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lesotho to Czech Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Lesotho to Czech Republic, 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 74°F in Maseru, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Lesotho to Czech Republic.

Living there in 2015
2

people born in Lesotho 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

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Lesotho.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LS
$386
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
CZ
42.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho 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

LS
100.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
CZ
7.1t

Lesotho 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

LS
0.4
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Lesotho leads in education spending.

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.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru Prague
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Maseru Prague
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Lesotho?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS CZ
Population 2,193,970 10,705,384
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages English, Sotho Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112