Top expat cities

Czechia

Pilsen

#3 Top 5 cities

Plzen is a practical industrial and regional option with good access to Prague and Germany.

Country overview

Population

187 863

Year-round temperatures

Day: 2°C až 25°C

Night: -3°C až 15°C

Climate

Moderate continental weather with a cooler winter and pleasant summer.

Distance to the sea

410 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Plzen is generally safe; petty property crime, traffic risks, and isolated nightlife incidents call for normal urban precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Plzen has low seismic risk, but river flooding, heatwaves, windstorms, and drought remain relevant natural hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Students
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇺🇦Ukrainians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment