Moving to Czech Republic from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 36.0% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,579 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly CZK867,165 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 CZK867,165

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 49.5% less

Groceries

pay 41.9% less

Transportation

pay 26.1% less

Housing

pay 46.4% less

Childcare

pay 56.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 24.18 CZK (July 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?

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

Moved in 2023
3 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Luxembourg 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
CZ
5.2

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
CZ
42.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
CZ
7.1t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
CZ
20.5%

Luxembourg performs better than Czech Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Prague
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Luxembourg Prague
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

On average Czech Republic is about 45% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK216,791 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a €65,579 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Luxembourg?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU CZ
Population 650,364 10,705,384
Currency Euro (€) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112