Moving to Czech Republic from Slovakia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Slovakia to Czech Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Slovakia to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 6.2% more expensive than Slovakia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovakia would need to be roughly CZK1,775,057 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Slovakia and Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → CZK1,775,057
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.0% less
Groceries
pay 5.8% less
Transportation
pay 1.1% more
Housing
pay 15.3% more
Childcare
pay 1.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.9% 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.
Cost of living by city
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 13% more than cities in Slovakia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Slovakia to Czech Republic.
people moved from Slovakia to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Slovakia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovakia generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Slovakia 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
Slovakia performs better than Czech Republic 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
Slovakia 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
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Slovakia 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
Czech Republic performs significantly better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Directorate, Slovakia, 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 | Bratislava | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bratislava | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovakia 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.
Slovakia passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa FreeData: 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 Slovakia?
On average Czech Republic is around 12% pricier than Slovakia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Budget about CZK443,764 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a €65,577 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: 38.4 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?
Slovakia generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Slovakia.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Slovakia?
Slovakia 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 36.8 in Slovakia. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovakia: 82).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Slovakia?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 61°F in Bratislava. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bratislava gets 22.6 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Slovakia, the official language is Slovak.
