Cost of Living in Czech Republic
Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,132.6$ (64,053.2Kč), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 922.5$ (18,862.1Kč), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Czech Republic is, on average, 22.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Czech Republic is, on average, 48.6% 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) | 199.00 Kč | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 60.00 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 68.22 Kč | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 39.52 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 32.36 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 25.62 Kč | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 32.21 Kč | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 24.62 Kč | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 71.53 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 123.45 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 90.76 Kč | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 133.12 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 16.31 Kč | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 17.35 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 21.46 Kč | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 33.77 Kč | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.40 Kč | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.84 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 31.29 Kč | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 17.85 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 20.75 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 41.87 Kč | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 160.00 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 26.00 Kč | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 550.00 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 54.72 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 360.00 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 35.92 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 677,000.00 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 671,311.16 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,740.17 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 589.74 Kč | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 456.16 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,242.14 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 357.62 Kč | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 230.00 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 13,261.43 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 274,283.27 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,847.32 Kč | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 908.97 Kč | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,149.28 Kč | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,645.97 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 17,713.36 Kč | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,449.92 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 29,366.67 Kč | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 22,648.54 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,541.97 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,545.56 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 37,401.62 Kč | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.13 | |
Prices in Czech Republic
This country had 6696 entries in the past 12 months by 466 different contributors.
Last update: 13 February 2026
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Last update: 13 February 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 | 61.2 | 31.2 | 47.5 | 55.2 | 52.0 | 97.4 | |
| Brno | 54.4 | 22.5 | 39.9 | 52.7 | 44.1 | 99.5 | |
| Plzen | 52.4 | 15.3 | 35.5 | 53.4 | 44.0 | 115.5 | |
| Ostrava | 51.2 | 16.1 | 35.2 | 52.4 | 44.2 | 97.0 | |
| Olomouc | 49.0 | 17.4 | 34.6 | 50.6 | 36.1 | 93.2 |
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