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Quality of life

Quality of life

Wonderful castles and chateaux, world famous spas, unspoiled countryside, historical cities – all of this is Czechia.

Since the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Czechia has become a highly popular destination. Tens of thousands of foreigners have happily settled here, enjoying the country’s combination of a high standard of living and low costs. 

Although in most respects life in Czechia has rapidly approached western standards of living, the cost of living remains substantially lower than in Western Europe. Prague and many other cities are famous for their architectural heritage, museums, theaters, cinemas, galleries and cafés. An overwhelming choice of cultural events is on offer, embracing all types of music and an outstanding theatrical tradition. A number of foreign cultural centers, ranging from the British Council to the Goethe-Institut, also offer a wide range of events and services.

Enjoy Czechia

Ranked the fifteenth safest destination out of 53 countries 

17 historical sites on the UNESCO Heritage List

2000  + castles and fortresses

Nearly six hundred protected urban areas, including 297 towns and 277 villages

30+ spas

over 100 golf courses

4 national parks and 27 protected landscape areas (covering nearly 15% of the country's total area)

16 mountain ranges higher than 1,000 meters

Over 43,000 km of walking trails

Over 44,000 km of cycling trails

700 km of ski slopes

The Quality of Life Index (Numbeo) is a composite indicator that measures overall living conditions in countries worldwide. It is based on a combination of factors such as purchasing power, safety, healthcare quality, cost of living, housing affordability, traffic, pollution and climate. Czechia belongs to the upper half of EU countries with 10th  place. It performs better than many large Western economies such as France or Belgium  and outperforms other Central European countries such as Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.
 

Quality of Life Index 2025 – EU (Numbeo)

Rank Country
1 Luxembourg
2 Netherlands
3 Denmark
4 Sweden
5 Austria
... ...
10 Czechia
18 Slovakia
19 Poland
21 Hungary
Source: Numbeo, 2026

In 2026 the Institute of Economics and Peace ranked Czechia 12th on its list of the most peaceful countries in the world. According to another survey published by Inter Nations, Czechia is the 17th most popular destination among people working abroad.

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