Moving to Czech Republic from Slovenia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Slovenia to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 8.8% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly CZK1,548,446 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → CZK1,548,446
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
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Restaurants
pay 24.9% less
Groceries
pay 11.7% less
Transportation
pay 2.2% more
Housing
pay 6.7% less
Childcare
pay 19.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.6% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Slovenia to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Slovenia to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia 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
Slovenia performs better than Czech Republic across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 | Ljubljana | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Slovenia?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Czech Republic and Slovenia; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around CZK387,112 in Czech Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Slovenia and Czech Republic.
Is Czech Republic safe for expats?
Slovenia 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 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Slovenia?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
