Moving to Czech Republic from Tennessee

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tennessee to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 21.2% cheaper than Tennessee. A $75,000 salary in Tennessee would need to be roughly CZK1,330,876 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 70°F in Nashville, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tennessee and Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 CZK1,330,876

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 32.4% less

Groceries

pay 28.8% less

Transportation

pay 19.0% more

Housing

pay 34.8% less

Childcare

pay 60.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 17.2% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 21.25 CZK (July 2026)

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?

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

Moved in 2023
818 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from United States 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 Tennessee.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TN
37.9%
CZ
26.0%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TN
87.6%
CZ
86.8%

Tennessee performs better than Czech Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
3.4%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$60,177
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Tennessee leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
73.8 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nashville Prague
Jan–Mar 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Nashville Prague
Jan 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Czech Republic passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Tennessee?

On average Czech Republic is about 16% less expensive than Tennessee, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK332,719 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

From major Czech Republic cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tennessee and Czech Republic are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Tennessee?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 70°F in Nashville. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nashville gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Tennessee, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

CZ
Population 6,346,105 10,705,384
Currency United States Dollar ($) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages English Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +420
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112