Moving to Czech Republic from Mauritania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritania to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mauritania to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mauritania to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 29% vs 2015

people born in Mauritania 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

How Mauritania and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
CZ
42.5

Mauritania 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

MR
62.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
CZ
7.1t

Mauritania 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

MR
0.3
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
CZ
2.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Czech Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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?

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 Mauritania and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania 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 2.4 in Mauritania. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR CZ
Population 4,161,925 10,705,384
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Arabic Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112