Cost of Living in Czech Republic
Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €2,643.2 (64,234.5 Kč), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €778.6 (18,922.5 Kč), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Czech Republic is, on average, 23.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Czech Republic is, on average, 46.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €8.23 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €41.15 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €8.23 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.47 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.85 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.63 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.34 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.05 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.35 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.02 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.09 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.14 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.72 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.57 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.70 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.72 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.40 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.55 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.43 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.26 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.75 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.17 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €0.88 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.73 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.75 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.23 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €22.63 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €2.06 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.25 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €14.81 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.52 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €27,894.91 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €28,039.58 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €279.01 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €24.31 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €18.92 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €49.83 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €14.97 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.46 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €490.17 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,285.19 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €74.19 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €37.51 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €87.70 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €108.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €742.52 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €596.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,307.52 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €966.72 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €449.05 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €325.15 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,562.50 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.13 | |
Prices in Czech Republic
This country had 7732 entries in the past 12 months by 548 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Last update: 20 May 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 | 57.6 | 30.3 | 45.2 | 51.6 | 48.5 | 103.4 | |
| Brno | 52.3 | 21.5 | 38.3 | 51.0 | 42.3 | 102.3 | |
| Plzen | 50.1 | 15.3 | 34.3 | 51.5 | 41.6 | 118.1 | |
| Ostrava | 48.8 | 16.5 | 34.1 | 49.7 | 42.7 | 103.2 | |
| Olomouc | 47.0 | 16.5 | 33.1 | 48.0 | 34.3 | 96.4 |
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