Moving to Czech Republic from Texas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Texas to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Texas to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 32.8% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly CZK1,090,000 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 80°F in Houston, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Czech Republic cheaper than Texas?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 37.1% less

Groceries

pay 34.2% less

Transportation

pay 7.7% less

Housing

pay 41.0% less

Childcare

pay 65.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 21.65 CZK (October 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.

What salary do you need in Czech Republic?

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → CZK1,090,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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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 22% less than cities in Texas.

Texas

Dallas 66%
McKinney 62%
Plano 61%
Frisco 61%

Czech Republic

Brno 47%
Plzen 46%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Texas to Czech Republic, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Texas to Czech Republic.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
CZ
26.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
CZ
87.7%

Texas 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

TX
3.9%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
CZ
$35,917

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs

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

Weather in Czech Republic vs Texas

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Houston Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Houston Prague
Jan–Mar 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Houston Prague
Jan 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

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

Can you move from Texas to Czech Republic?

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 Texas?

Yes — Czech Republic is on average about 33% cheaper than Texas. City-level variation can be significant.

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

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK272,500 in Czech Republic on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Usually fine from major cities in Czech Republic. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Texas?

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

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 80°F in Houston. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Houston gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

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

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At a Glance

CZ
Population 31,709,821 10,886,878
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