Cost of Living in Czech Republic - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Czech Republic
Address: CZ

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $759 (excluding rent), and $1,730 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,852 (excluding rent), and $3,272 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$9.52 Kč 199

$7.14 Kč 149

$14.28 Kč 299

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$46.92 Kč 982

$28.15 Kč 589

$117 Kč 2,455

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.09 Kč 190

$8.14 Kč 170

$11.96 Kč 250

Cappuccino

$3.01 Kč 63.0

$1.82 Kč 38.02

$4.54 Kč 95.0

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.81 Kč 37.97

$1.16 Kč 24.27

$2.78 Kč 58.1

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.53 Kč 32.12

$0.94 Kč 19.65

$2.83 Kč 59.2

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.37 Kč 49.70

$1.62 Kč 33.92

$3.33 Kč 69.8

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.76 Kč 57.9

$1.85 Kč 38.64

$4.15 Kč 86.8

Milk (1 liter)

$1.16 Kč 24.25

$0.82 Kč 17.26

$1.60 Kč 33.50

White Bread (500g)

$1.64 Kč 34.25

$1.05 Kč 21.97

$3.80 Kč 79.5

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.42 Kč 50.6

$1.39 Kč 29.14

$3.95 Kč 82.6

Eggs

$3.11 Kč 65.2

$1.91 Kč 40.03

$4.37 Kč 91.5

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.56 Kč 263

$8.38 Kč 175

$21.07 Kč 441

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.24 Kč 193

$4.66 Kč 97.6

$11.27 Kč 236

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$13.41 Kč 281

$8.91 Kč 186

$18.71 Kč 392

Apples (1kg)

$1.69 Kč 35.35

$0.95 Kč 19.80

$2.37 Kč 49.61

Banana (1kg)

$1.75 Kč 36.60

$1.14 Kč 23.92

$2.28 Kč 47.64

Oranges (1kg)

$2.14 Kč 44.83

$1.24 Kč 25.91

$3.67 Kč 76.7

Tomato (1kg)

$3.54 Kč 74.2

$1.43 Kč 30.02

$6.56 Kč 137

Potato (1kg)

$1.35 Kč 28.21

$0.69 Kč 14.52

$2.73 Kč 57.1

Onion (1kg)

$1.12 Kč 23.42

$0.69 Kč 14.38

$1.79 Kč 37.39

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.52 Kč 31.73

$0.86 Kč 18.01

$1.92 Kč 40.09

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.86 Kč 17.92

$0.49 Kč 10.27

$1.90 Kč 39.77

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.07 Kč 148

$6.60 Kč 138

$8.42 Kč 176

Wine (Bottle)

$7.13 Kč 149

$4.70 Kč 98.5

$13.79 Kč 289

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.98 Kč 20.61

$0.57 Kč 12.02

$1.44 Kč 30.05

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.03 Kč 42.44

$1.09 Kč 22.82

$3.09 Kč 64.6

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.34 Kč 27.96

$0.95 Kč 19.85

$1.91 Kč 39.91

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.08 Kč 546

$18.39 Kč 385

$42.67 Kč 893

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.31 Kč 48.35

$1.39 Kč 29.05

$4.63 Kč 96.9

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.30 Kč 27.31

$1.02 Kč 21.35

$2.04 Kč 42.71

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$16.79 Kč 351

$14.00 Kč 293

$27.98 Kč 586

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.76 Kč 36.75

$1.63 Kč 34.17

$1.92 Kč 40.19

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$27.5K Kč 576.3K

$26.6K Kč 557.1K

$31.2K Kč 653.2K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.5K Kč 658.4K

$29.2K Kč 610.1K

$35.3K Kč 739.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$305 Kč 6,392

$212 Kč 4,428

$496 Kč 10.4K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$28.27 Kč 592

$18.42 Kč 385

$36.84 Kč 771

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$21.53 Kč 451

$14.17 Kč 296

$35.40 Kč 741

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$60.4 Kč 1,264

$33.20 Kč 695

$89.7 Kč 1,876

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$16.94 Kč 355

$11.47 Kč 240

$22.94 Kč 480

Cinema Ticket

$10.61 Kč 222

$8.30 Kč 174

$13.84 Kč 290

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$541 Kč 11.3K

$306 Kč 6,415

$1,113 Kč 23.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.8K Kč 247.0K

$7,052 Kč 147.6K

$23.5K Kč 492.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$82.9 Kč 1,736

$36.62 Kč 766

$128 Kč 2,682

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.34 Kč 844

$23.16 Kč 485

$69.5 Kč 1,454

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.2 Kč 2,055

$61.9 Kč 1,295

$143 Kč 2,989

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$123 Kč 2,575

$85.5 Kč 1,790

$190 Kč 3,977

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$844 Kč 17.7K

$571 Kč 11.9K

$1,331 Kč 27.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$676 Kč 14.1K

$452 Kč 9,462

$1,047 Kč 21.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,488 Kč 31.1K

$838 Kč 17.5K

$2,794 Kč 58.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,088 Kč 22.8K

$691 Kč 14.5K

$1,844 Kč 38.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,490 Kč 114.9K

$2,877 Kč 60.2K

$10.5K Kč 220.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,909 Kč 81.8K

$2,190 Kč 45.8K

$7,569 Kč 158.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,754 Kč 36.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.46

4.29

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 19, 2026

By City in Czech Republic

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Benesov	16480	76	$629	$1,495	$1,449	$2,670	54.52	72.52
2	Blansko	20393	75	$769	$1,533	$1,915	$2,861	16.07	92.01
3	Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav	17290	78	$733	$1,581	$2,073	$2,916	80.32	64.4
4	Breclav	24862	68	$716	$1,341	$1,984	$2,664	198.48	108.65
5	Brno	380127	91	$756	$1,812	$1,855	$3,313	146.47	134.79
6	Ceske Budejovice	94100	89	$793	$1,746	$1,880	$3,532	73.88	138.48
7	Chomutov	50149	81	$706	$1,651	$1,910	$3,072	310.13	151.42
8	Chrudim	23031	80	$804	$1,595	$1,757	$2,955	47.9	79.29
9	Frýdek-Místek	58607	75	$708	$1,499	$1,650	$2,767	176.24	79.24
10	Havirov	80549	63	$627	$1,264	$1,596	$2,508	248.29	119.01
11	Havlíčkův Brod	23534	76	$648	$1,508	$1,537	$2,752	63.75	79.75
12	Hradec Kralove	90457	78	$726	$1,554	$1,793	$3,047	175.43	99.73
13	Jablonec nad Nisou	45317	69	$621	$1,349	$1,659	$2,649	164.24	84.96
14	Jihlava	50132	68	$550	$1,341	$1,600	$2,357	119.5	74.49
15	Karlovy Vary	52065	68	$623	$1,389	$2,007	$3,210	64.38	75.36
16	Kladno	70000	84	$760	$1,667	$1,988	$3,027	149.38	49.9
17	Kolin	30826	124	$752	$2,463	$1,907	$3,853	59.92	77.66
18	Kralupy nad Vltavou	18276	81	$723	$1,620	$1,620	$2,984	340.08	130.94
19	Kroměříž	29216	79	$749	$1,580	$1,906	$2,914	127.8	90.47
20	Kutna Hora	20673	76	$698	$1,548	$1,643	$2,729	180.64	65.56
21	Lanskroun	10098	79	$681	$1,590	$1,555	$2,992	231.82	171.72
22	Liberec	103415	76	$701	$1,535	$1,707	$2,757	48.74	101.61
23	Litvinov	26434	78	$714	$1,537	$1,788	$2,891	96.76	163.55
24	Louny	18864	78	$696	$1,566	$1,772	$2,640	60.3	86.55
25	Lysá nad Labem	9700	97	$819	$1,935	$2,072	$3,634	24.11	161.74
26	Mlada Boleslav	43883	74	$659	$1,487	$1,943	$2,934	50.56	87.35
27	Most	68280	69	$689	$1,358	$1,518	$2,625	162.96	146.11
28	Město Libavá	1000	79	$698	$1,610	$1,597	$2,988	64.21	30.06
29	Novy Jicin	24295	81	$805	$1,585	$1,723	$3,027	20.88	95.16
30	Nymburk	14649	80	$770	$1,589	$2,050	$3,030	15.72	93.1
31	Olomouc	99604	76	$684	$1,522	$1,655	$2,736	74.27	96.83
32	Opava	58732	69	$755	$1,371	$1,832	$2,604	95.43	78.07
33	Ostrava	304880	72	$736	$1,449	$1,774	$2,907	200.68	90.75
34	Otrokovice	18555	83	$855	$1,639	$2,087	$3,065	111.91	94.1
35	Pacov	4700	87	$952	$1,710	$2,052	$3,258	98.99	44.45
36	Pardubice	87625	76	$703	$1,488	$1,669	$2,778	18.8	98.87
37	Plzen	168951	81	$743	$1,646	$1,857	$3,023	78.93	97.66
38	Prague	1251933	100	$794	$1,997	$1,996	$3,774	53.12	132.2
39	Prerov	45095	64	$551	$1,300	$1,641	$2,525	123.86	97.71
40	Prostejov	45062	75	$685	$1,494	$1,797	$2,643	27.13	117.64
41	Rosice	6500	79	$630	$1,555	$1,962	$2,991	67.26	85.98
42	Roznov pod Radhostem	17109	74	$678	$1,455	$1,495	$2,725	170.67	44.84
43	Rudná	5200	79	$670	$1,590	$1,475	$2,894	28.33	13.24
44	Rychnov nad Kněžnou	10717	76	$736	$1,527	$1,607	$2,742	19.26	89.95
45	Skuteč	5000	79	$678	$1,598	$1,820	$2,937	43.09	39
46	Slapanice	7600	81	$757	$1,617	$1,900	$3,010	307.61	156.07
47	Teplice	51414	70	$650	$1,433	$1,526	$2,696	184.7	147.38
48	Trebic	37042	65	$566	$1,273	$1,555	$2,477	130.55	86.86
49	Trinec	36436	79	$651	$1,606	$1,786	$2,970	86.99	55.22
50	Trutnov	31088	77	$683	$1,518	$1,815	$2,767	61.54	133.63

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Czech Republic - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with many Western capitals, the Cost of Living in Czech Republic tends to be more approachable, especially outside peak tourist hubs. Expats and digital nomads who opt for smaller cities or towns often enjoy lower rents, easier daily life, and a slower pace that still offers strong connectivity. Prague and Brno deliver culture and opportunity, but housing and dining can be pricier there. When renting, consider longer leases, negotiate utilities, and look beyond the historic core for more value. Seasonality matters: summer crowds can lift city-center costs, while off-peak months bring calmer, cheaper options. Tip: test several neighborhoods before committing to a long-term rental.

On the ground, you’ll find a mix of options that fit different budgets. Housing search benefits from a range of leases and longer commitments; look beyond historic cores to areas with good transit access and local character. Food choices span busy markets for affordable produce to modern cafés that support remote work – seasonal produce helps stabilize costs. Public transport is efficient and affordable, with trams, buses, and rail linking cities and towns. Co-working spaces offer flexible plans, and many neighborhoods suit walkable lifestyles. Within the Czech Republic living cost framework, you’ll notice that monthly transit passes and cooking at home can noticeably trim daily expenses. Tip: start with short-term stays in several neighborhoods to gauge value and vibe.

Quality of life in the Czech Republic scales with how you structure your budget and neighborhood fit. Use a simple framework: fixed essentials (rent, utilities, internet), flexible spending (food, transit, entertainment), and an emergency reserve. Choose neighborhoods that reduce commute time and dining out, even if rents are slightly higher, and mix in occasional longer trips to lower monthly costs. Seasonality shows in tourism-dense spots – plan stays around shoulder seasons for better value. Build a routine that includes market visits, cooking at home, and predictable transport costs. Tip: map a rough monthly plan and track small, recurring expenses to spot savings early.