Cost of Living in Czech Republic
Summary of cost of living in Czech Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,123.4$ (64,042.4Kč), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 920.3$ (18,869.7Kč), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Czech Republic is, on average, 22.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Czech Republic is, on average, 49.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.75 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 48.77 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.71 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.44 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.93 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.32 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.93 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.58 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.25 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.58 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.48 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.01 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.42 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.48 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.65 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.52 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.87 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.01 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.04 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 7.80 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.27 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 26.82 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.67 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 17.56 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.75 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,017.79 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,740.07 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 330.18 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 28.82 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 22.30 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 60.52 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.44 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.22 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 646.77 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,377.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 90.09 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 44.33 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.82 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 129.05 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 861.60 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 699.50 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,433.96 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,101.64 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 513.10 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 368.55 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,823.04 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.14 | |
Prices in Czech Republic
This country had 6654 entries in the past 12 months by 460 different contributors.
Last update: 6 February 2026
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Last update: 6 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 | 60.9 | 31.0 | 47.3 | 55.0 | 51.8 | 97.4 | |
| Brno | 54.2 | 22.4 | 39.8 | 52.5 | 44.0 | 100.3 | |
| Plzen | 52.0 | 15.1 | 35.2 | 52.9 | 43.4 | 118.3 | |
| Ostrava | 51.0 | 16.0 | 35.1 | 52.1 | 44.0 | 98.9 | |
| Olomouc | 48.8 | 17.3 | 34.5 | 50.4 | 36.1 | 93.9 |
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