Cost of Living in Czech Republic
Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,942.5 (63,858.6 Kč), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $865.4 (18,780.8 Kč), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Czech Republic is, on average, 27.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Czech Republic is, on average, 49.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 Kč | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 Kč | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 200.00 Kč | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 60.00 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 67.92 Kč | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 40.01 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 33.23 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 25.22 Kč | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 32.47 Kč | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 25.36 Kč | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 74.94 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 125.05 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 90.10 Kč | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 136.26 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 16.63 Kč | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 17.38 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 21.36 Kč | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 32.97 Kč | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 12.76 Kč | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 9.97 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 30.74 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 18.48 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 21.03 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 42.19 Kč | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 164.00 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 29.00 Kč | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 550.00 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 53.91 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 360.00 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 39.68 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 650,000.00 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 693,953.00 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,668.24 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 565.51 Kč | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 447.44 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,216.21 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 362.74 Kč | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 239.00 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 10,583.93 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 259,687.16 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,788.49 Kč | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 903.54 Kč | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,132.28 Kč | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,644.74 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 17,604.69 Kč | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,293.88 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,347.62 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,055.16 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,366.26 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,635.87 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 37,547.38 Kč | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.18 | |
Prices in Czech Republic
This country had 7402 entries in the past 12 months by 534 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
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Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Czech Republic
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 54.9 | 26.8 | 41.8 | 48.0 | 47.7 | 111.5 | |
| Plzen | 51.9 | 15.1 | 34.8 | 51.4 | 48.2 | 108.0 | |
| Brno | 51.6 | 20.5 | 37.1 | 48.8 | 43.0 | 101.2 | |
| Ostrava | 48.2 | 15.6 | 33.0 | 47.7 | 43.7 | 104.2 | |
| Olomouc | 46.2 | 15.9 | 32.1 | 45.8 | 35.7 | 94.7 |
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