Best Cities in Czech Republic to Live In 2026
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
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❓ Living in Czech Republic — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Czech Republic?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Prague ranks #1 in Czech Republic with a score of 77/100, and city-centre rent from around $1228/month.
What is the safest city in Czech Republic?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Prague is the safest city in Czech Republic in our database, with a rate of 2 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Czech Republic?▾
Czech Republic offers the Czech Trade License (Živnostenský list) (moderate process). Duration: Ongoing. Key requirement: Register as a freelancer in Czechia. Popular with long-term expats. Takes ~1 month. Fast-track Digital Nomad processing available for AU/CA/JP/KR/NZ/TW/UK/US citizens with IT/STEM backgrounds.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.