Live 2026 data · Tuition, rent, visa, salaries, PR pathways & more
Czech Republic
56
GoScore
Budget/mo
$731
Salary/mo
$1,806
Georgia
51
GoScore
Budget/mo
$600
Salary/mo
$770
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Study Abroad GoScore Ranking
GoScore 0-100 · Weights: affordability, PR pathway, safety, career & quality of life
Key Comparison Metrics
Public university tuition / year
Monthly student budget
Part-time wage / hour
Student visa fee
Post-study work visa
IELTS band required
Safety index
Quick Verdict — 2026
Czech Republic wins for students (GoScore 56 vs 51). A 2-year master's costs $20,400 in Georgia — 28% less than Czech Republic, saving $8,044.
Czech Republic wins for working professionals (GoScore 54 vs 45). Professionals in Czech Republic retain $492/month after expenses — $674/month more than in Georgia.
Czech Republic is stronger for permanent residence (GoScore 62 vs 60). PR takes ~5 years in Czech Republic vs ~6 years in Georgia.
Total cost of attendance in Czech Republic — tuition ($10,900) plus living ($17,544) — is $28,444. In Georgia: $20,400 ($6,000 tuition + $14,400 living).Georgia is 28% cheaper, saving $8,044 over the degree.
In Czech Republic, 20 hrs/week at $4/hr earns $344/month — covering 57% of outside-city rent. In Georgia, the same hours earn $240/month — covering 60% of rent.
After rent, groceries, transport, and utilities, a professional in Czech Republic retains $492/month from $1,806. In Georgia: $0/month from $770. Over 5 years the gap compounds to $40,440. Tech salaries: $3,440/mo (Czech Republic) vs $1,800/mo (Georgia).
Czech Republic: PR pathway ~5 years. Georgia: ~6 years. Post-study work visas: 12 months (Czech Republic) and 0 months (Georgia). Student visa fee: $108 vs $50.
Minimum IELTS band: 6.0 (Czech Republic) and 5.5 (Georgia). Georgia has a lower threshold — beneficial for applicants close to their target band. Take a free IELTS mock test on mockDe to benchmark your exact skill-level gaps before applying.
| Metric | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇬🇪 Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Study GoScore | 56 | 51 |
| Work GoScore | 54 | 45 |
| Settle GoScore | 62 | 60 |
| Public university tuition / yr | $5,450 | $3,000 |
| Monthly student budget | $731 | $600 |
| Avg net salary / month | $1,806 | $770 |
| Rent 1-bed (city centre) | $860/mo | $650/mo |
| Post-study work visa | 12 months | 0 months |
| PR pathway | 5 years | 6 years |
| Safety index | 71 / 100 | 71 / 100 |
Understanding a country beyond spreadsheets — unique facts about each destination that shape the experience of living and working there.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Prague is consistently rated one of the world's most beautiful cities — its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: UNESCO
Czech universities charge €1,500–5,000/year for English-taught programmes — with Charles University (founded 1348) being the oldest in Central Europe.
Source: DZS Czech Republic 2024
The Czech Republic has the EU's lowest unemployment rate at 2.6% — with near full employment in engineering and IT sectors.
Source: Eurostat 2024
Czech tech companies like Avast, Kiwi.com, and Productboard have made Prague Central Europe's leading tech hub.
The Czech crown (CZK) outside the Eurozone creates structural cost advantages — a professional's salary stretches further than in Germany or Austria.
🇬🇪 Georgia
Georgia (the country) allows citizens of 95 countries to enter and stay for up to 365 days visa-free — the world's most open visa policy.
Source: MFA Georgia 2024
Tbilisi's cost of living is 70% below Western Europe — making it the most popular destination for European digital nomads.
Source: Nomad List 2024
Georgia has a flat 20% income tax rate and a territorial tax system — income earned outside Georgia is not taxed.
Source: Revenue Service Georgia 2024
Georgia was listed as one of the world's top wine regions — having invented wine 8,000 years ago in clay vessels called qvevri.
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Last reviewed June 2026.
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All figures in USD. AI insights by Gemini Pro. Values are indicative — verify official sources before making relocation decisions.