Cost of Living in Czech Republic
Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 15,489.8R$ (64,073.2Kč), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 4,564.6R$ (18,881.2Kč), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Czech Republic is, on average, 23.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Czech Republic is, on average, 47.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 48.35 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 241.75 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 48.35 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.09 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 14.51 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 16.53 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.50 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 7.82 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.25 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.76 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 5.96 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 17.61 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 29.90 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 21.83 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 32.38 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.01 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.19 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.21 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 8.23 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.18 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.56 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.58 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.39 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 36.26 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.06 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.21 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 38.68 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.77 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 132.96 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 12.09 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 13.62 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 87.03 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 8.69 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 163,883.05 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 163,654.08 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,638.46 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 145.46 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 112.10 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 294.48 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 87.98 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 55.60 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,266.94 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 66,696.73 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 432.61 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 220.99 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 513.86 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 628.54 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,247.62 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,483.69 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,427.02 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,533.21 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,545.68 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,839.32 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,127.05 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.12 | |
Prices in Czech Republic
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Last update: 17 April 2026
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Last update: 17 April 2026
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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 | 59.5 | 29.5 | 45.6 | 53.3 | 51.0 | 102.5 | |
| Brno | 53.2 | 21.4 | 38.5 | 51.4 | 43.6 | 101.7 | |
| Plzen | 51.1 | 14.8 | 34.3 | 51.7 | 43.4 | 119.8 | |
| Ostrava | 50.0 | 16.0 | 34.2 | 50.6 | 44.2 | 100.5 | |
| Olomouc | 48.2 | 16.4 | 33.5 | 49.1 | 35.7 | 95.4 |
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