Cost of Living in Ceske Budejovice

Summary of cost of living in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,131.1 (65,135.5 Kč), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $934.1 (19,431.1 Kč), excluding rent.
  • Ceske Budejovice is 25.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Ceske Budejovice is, on average, 39.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 200.00 Kč 180.00-300.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 900.00 Kč 700.00-3,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 340.00 Kč 170.00-350.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 60.00 Kč 42.00-65.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 69.50 Kč 50.00-135.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 69.17 Kč 50.00-94.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 45.00 Kč 25.00-60.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 78.00 Kč 25.00-250.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 29.13 Kč 20.00-30.90
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 39.61 Kč 19.87-45.36
White Rice (1 lb) 26.65 Kč 22.68-40.37
Eggs (12, Large Size) 72.76 Kč 48.00-84.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 141.94 Kč 68.04-272.16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 103.75 Kč 45.36-113.40
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 111.11 Kč 81.65-194.59
Apples (1 lb) 14.78 Kč 9.03-22.68
Bananas (1 lb) 16.86 Kč 12.70-22.68
Oranges (1 lb) 21.66 Kč 14.51-24.95
Tomatoes (1 lb) 33.23 Kč 22.68-44.91
Potatoes (1 lb) 16.33 Kč 13.61-26.76
Onions (1 lb) 11.70 Kč 6.78-18.14
Lettuce (1 Head) 33.96 Kč 30.00-40.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 17.13 Kč 15.00-20.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 160.00 Kč 144.90-250.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 25.32 Kč 16.90-30.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 53.13 Kč 30.00-60.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 162.50 Kč 130.00-200.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 30.00 Kč 20.00-35.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 420.00 Kč 400.00-500.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 95.00 Kč 40.00-150.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 26.55 Kč 24.14-28.97
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 400.00 Kč
Gasoline (1 Liter) 37.36 Kč 34.54-40.62
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 677,900.00 Kč 600,000.00-677,900.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 645,566.67 Kč 600,000.00-645,566.67
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 7,594.44 Kč 5,000.00-12,041.67
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 680.00 Kč 500.00-990.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 416.67 Kč 300.00-700.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 1,200.00 Kč 500.00-1,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 350.00 Kč 300.00-450.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 200.00 Kč 200.00-300.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 11,333.33 Kč 9,000.00-15,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 225,000.00 Kč
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 1,150.00 Kč 900.00-1,200.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 875.00 Kč 600.00-1,200.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 2,125.00 Kč 1,500.00-2,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 2,962.25 Kč 1,500.00-4,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 16,250.00 Kč 15,000.00-25,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 12,750.00 Kč 10,000.00-17,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 36,250.00 Kč 22,000.00-60,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 25,500.00 Kč 18,000.00-36,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 10,219.25 Kč 7,432.18-13,935.34
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 6,264.71 Kč 5,574.14-7,274.25
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 32,700.00 Kč
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.80 5.00-7.00

Prices in Ceske Budejovice

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Last update: 22 May 2026
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