Moving to Czech Republic from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 36.9% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly CZK1,020,000 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 39.3% less
Groceries
pay 18.1% less
Transportation
pay 40.1% less
Housing
pay 42.5% less
Childcare
pay 69.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.0% less
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?
£56,000 → CZK1,020,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
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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 33% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Czech Republic, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Czech Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate.
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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in electricity per capita.
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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Czech Republic vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | London | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) |
Met Office
Czech Hydrometeorological InstituteCan you move from United Kingdom to Czech Republic?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
Yes — Czech Republic is on average about 37% cheaper than United Kingdom. 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 CZK255,000 in Czech Republic on a £56,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Czech Republic safe for expats?
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to United Kingdom?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 60°F in London. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
