Moving to Czech Republic from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 2.5 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly CZK2,569,405 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Vietnam to Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

₫1,970,055,297 CZK2,569,405

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.9 times more

Groceries

pay 63.9% more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.1 times more

Childcare

pay 34.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0008 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?

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

Moved in 2023
1,869 ↓ 1% vs 2022

people moved from Vietnam 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

How Vietnam 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

VN
1.5
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
CZ
42.5

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VN
52.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
CZ
7.1t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
CZ
20.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
CZ
2.4

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

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Prague
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Hanoi Prague
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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 Vietnam?

Day-to-day costs in Czech Republic run about 61% higher than Vietnam on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 ₫1,970,055,297 comparable salary, that's around CZK642,351 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 Vietnam and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN CZ
Population 103,808,319 10,705,384
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Vietnamese Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 112