Prague

Czechia, Prague

Storybook old city with the famous Zivno visa — register as a tradesperson and pay flat low taxes.

OceanicCZKCzech1,280,000 people

The numbers

Cost, tax, and quality of life

Cost of living

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52 idx

Numbeo Cost of Living (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Rent · 1BR center

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$1,050 /mo

Numbeo Property Prices (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Effective tax (remote)

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15%

PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (2025) · Jun 2026 ↗

Healthcare

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75 idx

Numbeo Health Care Index (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Safety

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78 idx

Numbeo Crime Index (2026) · Jun 2026 ↗

Internet

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90 Mbps

Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Jun 2026 ↗

Climate score

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72 idx

Weather Atlas climate profile · Jun 2026 ↗

Freedom

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91 idx

Cato Human Freedom Index (2024) · Jun 2026 ↗

Visa pathways

How to legally live in Czechia

Zivno · Self-Employment Residency

Zivno (Long-Stay for Business)

Min income $9,000

Processing 90-120 days

The Czech freelancer pathway. Pay a flat tax via Pauschalsteuer and live in Prague legally year after year.

Trade license registration
Proof of accommodation
Min funds ~€5500
Clean record
+1 more

Visa info is research, not legal advice. Always verify with a licensed immigration professional before applying.

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