Moving to Czech Republic from Papua New Guinea
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.
people born in Papua New Guinea live in Czech Republic · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Required
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-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?
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 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?
Papua New Guinea 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 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.
