Moving to Czech Republic from Suriname

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Suriname 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Suriname to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
13 ↑ 86% vs 2015

people born in Suriname live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

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

How Suriname and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
CZ
42.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
CZ
7.1t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Prague
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Paramaribo Prague
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Suriname 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?

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 Suriname and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Suriname?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR CZ
Population 632,638 10,705,384
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Dutch Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112