Moving to Czech Republic from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Senegal to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
8

people moved from Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
CZ
42.5

Senegal 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

SN
65.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
CZ
7.1t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Prague
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Dakar Prague
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Senegal without a 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?

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 Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN CZ
Population 17,923,036 10,705,384
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112