Moving to Czech Republic from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
14 ↑ 180% vs 2015

people born in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
CZ
43.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
CZ
7.1t

Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
CZ
38.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
CZ
22.0%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$3,020
CZ
$35,917

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
CZ
2.1

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2011), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017). How we calculate this

Weather in Czech Republic vs Papua New Guinea

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Prague
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Port Moresby Prague
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Can you move from Papua New Guinea to Czech Republic?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

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 38.9 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 Papua New Guinea and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Papua New Guinea?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG CZ
Population 10,762,817 10,886,878
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112