Moving to Czech Republic from Panama

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Panama to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 14.1% more expensive than Panama overall. A PAB75,000 salary in Panama would need to be roughly CZK1,692,279 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 93°F in Panama City, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PAB75,000 CZK1,692,279

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 19.7% more

Groceries

pay 15.8% less

Transportation

pay 20.4% more

Housing

pay 20.2% more

Childcare

pay 1.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PAB = 20.82 CZK (June 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 Panama to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
4

people moved from Panama 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 Panama.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PA
11.3
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PA
7.3
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PA
$3,318
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PA
17.3
CZ
42.5

Panama 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

PA
17.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PA
2.7t
CZ
7.1t

Panama performs better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PA
15.5
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PA
0.9%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
6.7%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
77.6 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
CZ
2.4

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

Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Panama City Prague
Jan–Mar 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Panama City Prague
Jan 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Panama

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Panama 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 Panama?

On average Czech Republic is around 8% pricier than Panama, with notable variation by city.

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

Budget about CZK423,070 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a PAB75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Panama?

Panama 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 17.3 in Panama. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

PA CZ
Population 4,337,768 10,705,384
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Spanish Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112