Moving to Czech Republic from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Czech Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 36.2% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB6,200,000 salary in Russia would need to be roughly CZK2,210,000 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.3% more
Groceries
pay 27.7% more
Transportation
pay 41.8% more
Housing
pay 67.7% more
Childcare
pay 6.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.2% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Czech Republic?
What does your salary buy?
RUB6,200,000 → CZK2,210,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Czech Republic cost about 15% more than cities in Russia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Russia to Czech Republic.
people moved from Russia to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Russia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Russia 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
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Russia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though Russia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Tax Service of Russia (2016), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this
Weather in Czech Republic vs Russia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Moscow | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Can you move from Russia to Czech Republic?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Required
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-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 Russia?
On average Czech Republic is around 36% pricier than Russia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Budget about CZK552,500 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a RUB6,200,000 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: 38.9 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 Russia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Russia?
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 51.1 in Russia. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
