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Even before you've considered dealing with the red tape, you might be wondering how far your salary will stretch in the Czech capital. Once again we've created an up-to-date table of Prague living costs in Czech, European, British and US currency.

Since our last table was published for 2010, food prices and transport costs have remained stable. Overall rental prices have risen slightly. According to Mladá Fronta Dnes, rent across the country has gone up on average by 0.58%, even though property prices have dropped. Their average regional prices can be found here (it's in Czech, and the prices are an overall average.)

Standard hotels have remained about the same. However, looking through this list will turn up some very good bargains (at least at the time of writing).

The Euro has continued to gradually fall against the Czech Crown. The US Dollar strengthened in the middle of last year only to fall again. At the moment it appears to be increasing in value. By mid 2010 the British Pound had peaked at just above 30 CZK. It is making some gains now.

Given the slight strength of the British and American currencies and general stability of prices, Prague remains fairly inexpensive compared to most European capitals with the exception of consumer items.RESTAURANTS CZK EUR GBP USD
Large Sausage from Wenceslas Square 50 2.03 1.70 2.63
Lunch for one in a pub 130 5.29 4.43 6.86
Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant 550 22.38 18.77 29.02
Lunch for one in a sandwich bar 70 2.85 2.39 3.69
Combo meal at KFC or McDonald's 105 4.27 3.58 5.54
Coffee and Cake in Central Cafe 100 4.07 3.58 5.54
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 35 1.42 1.19 1.85
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 60 2.44 2.05 3.17
A shot of vodka (20 ml) 30 1.22 1.02 1.58
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 35 1.42 1.19 1.84
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 35 1.42 1.19 1.84

THE SUPERMARKET CZ EUR GBP USD
Milk (1 liter) 15 0.61 0.51 0.79
Loaf of Fresh Bread (Šumavský) 21 0.88 0.72 1.12
Loaf of White Sliced Bread 21 0.88 0.72 1.12
French Baguette (Large) 19 0.80 0.64 1.01
Eggs (10) 20 0.84 0.68 1.06
Cheese (100g) - Eidam 15 0.88 0.77 1.23
Whole Chicken 75 3.05 2.55 3.95
1kg Apples (Granny Smith) 30 1.22 1.02 1.58
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 10 0.41 0.34 0.53
Bottle of Czech Wine 75 3.05 2.55 3.95
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 11 0.45 0.38 0.58
Imported Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 23 0.94 0.80 1.22
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 82 3.36 2.79 4.35
Pack of Cigarettes - Czech Brand 67 2.75 2.28 3.55

TRANSPORTATION CZK EUR GBP USD
Limited Ticket (20/30 min.) 18 0.73 0.61 0.95
75-Minute Ticket 26 1.06 0.85 1.32
24-hour Pass 100 4.07 3.41 5.28
5-Day Pass 500 20.35 17.05 26.39
Month Pass 550 22.38 18.75 29.04
Month Pass, Child 130 5.29 4.44 6.86
Month Pass, Student 260 10.58 8.87 13.71
Month Pass, Senior 250 10.17 8.52 13.19
Annual Pass 4,750 193.32 162.11 250.66
Taxi (airport to center) 500 20.35 17.05 26.39
Taxi (within center) 200 8.14 6.82 10.56
Liter Petrol (Natural 95) 33.16 1.35 1.13 1.75

A full list of public transportation prices is here.
FLIGHTS CZK EUR GBP USD
London (All Airports) 4800 195.36 163.82 253.30
Paris (All Airports) 3890 158.32 132.75 205.27
New York (All Airports) 19786 805.29 675.29 1044.11

ACCOMODATION (Per Month) CZK EUR GBP USD
Room in Flatshare, Prague 1/2 7,000 284.90 238.91
369,39
Room in Flatshare, Outside Center 6,000 244.20 204.78 316.62
Studio Flat, Prague 1/2 12,150 495.50 414.67 641.16
Studio Flat, Outsider Center 9,100 370.37 310.58 480.21
Flat (1+1) in Prague 1/2 15,200 618.64 518.77 802.11
Flat (1+1) Outside Center 13,650 555.55 465.87 72.31
Flat (2+1) in Prague 1/2 21,500 875.05 733.79 1134.56
Flat (2+1) Outside Center 15,250 620.68 520.58 804.75
4 Star Hotel, Dbl Room (Per Night) 2,580 105 88.05 136.14
Hostel, Bed in Dorm (Per Night) 225 9.16 7.68 11.87

UTILITIES, ETC. (Monthly) CZK EUR GBP USD
Basic (Gas, Electricity, etc.) 2,500 108.02 94.29 150.48
Phone (Land Line) 600 23.14 20.20 32.25
Mobile Phone 800 30.86 26.94 42.99
Internet (ADSL) 600 19.28 16.83 26.86

Exchange rates:
1 USD = 18.95 CZK
1 GBP = 29.30 CZK
1 EUR = 24.57 CZK
(As of January 9th 2011)

NOTES: This is a rough guide to prices only and all prices are based on a median. Prices include VAT (value added tax), which remains at 20% full rate, or 10% reduced rate.

The average costs were taken from the supermarkets Albert Hypermarket and Billa. The water was the Czech brand Dobrá Voda. The domestic beer was Gambrinus, and the imported beer Stella Artois. An inexpensive meal for one was calculated at a main course (a schnizel or goulash), plus potatoes or dumplings, and two beers. The meal for two at a mid-range restaurant included the soup of the day, main courses, dessert and wine. Remember prices near the tourist centers are maybe 25% to 30% higher than the average.

There are two caveats regarding housing prices and utilities. A number of factors will determine rental price, such as proximity to historical areas, whether the flat is in a modern, old or panel building and the flat's size. Utilities will depend on heating and the energy efficiency of appliances. Comparing prices is advisable.

Related articles: Employment and Wages in the Czech Republic
Article Published 20.4.09 | Last Updated 16.11.11

Comment from: atom
published 4.11.2011
hello can anyone give me any info on if your reg disabled in uk and u want to live in czech are there any beneifts for somene like me? my son is residing there and im thinking of going ive tried many websites but have yet had no feed back would be gratefull if u could help
Comment from: Tale
published 23.10.2011
hello guys...just I wanna to know that how much money I need to live there as a student,for example for a month how much money I need(rent home,food and etc)...pls help me....thankss
Comment from: BenTennison16
published 21.10.2011
@alan, hey alan, considering the living costs in brno (got a friend studying there), 19k would be plenty for you and your wife and your child to live there. if your wife cannot (for any reason) then you should still be easily able to live on about 500 euros a month yourself. that friend is a student and for a private room you'd pay approx. 100-130 euros per month, so incl. food and everything , it is possible to live under 250 EUR quite easily. 500 EUR, VERY comfortable. Heck 500 Euros is what i spend here in the UK! where prices and wages are double. But obviously Belgium is more expensive (more than the UK i'd say) so although you'd be living like a king for 500 euros a month, your family in Belgium would be just about okay with over 1000 !! But i suppose you can always claim government support (benefits ) or something. The bottom line is, Czech republic (except maybe for Prague) has an amazing purchasing power. Although salaries are maybe like 50% of Belgium, (avrg. 12-13k EUR per annum gross), the prices are low as well. so ---> similar standards of living pretty much. You need to calculate how much it costs to live in Belgium first.
Comment from: Louis Grobler
published 21.10.2011
Hi I am going to teach in Prague. I will be payed in USD. What is a good not great salary??
Comment from: Adrian
published 19.10.2011
Hi all, Is 25000 czk/month (before taxes) enough for one person to live in prague? Thank's in advance.
Comment from: alan
published 17.10.2011
Hi all, I'm offered a job at Brno which is paid 19000 Euros gross per year. Consideraing I have 3 months trial and for this time my wife and kid must stay home here in Belgium and I must send them 800 euros net do you think I can survive and if I was there with wife and children considering my wife only speaks french Could it be enough for us 3 ? Thanks for answers.
Comment from: Ashu
published 16.10.2011
Is 20000CZK pretax permonth salary is enough for living in Brno for a family of two?
Comment from: Sandman
published 1.10.2011
Hi, I am considering a move to Brno. Would 50000Kc/month before taxes be enough for a good life of a couple with a small kid?
Comment from: Doug
published 15.9.2011
are some of the comments for real? Asking things like 'is 100,000czk enough to survive on' or 'which business should I start'. If a company is really paying someone 100,000czk/month then they should be smart enough to do basic research on cost of living here. And if they can't, then I want their job!
Comment from: Tomas
published 5.9.2011
Xavier, Im not familiar with business plans here so you should check some official international websites about business in Czech republic.
Comment from: Xavier
published 4.9.2011
I would like to live in Czech.. I have 90000 USD. what can I do with that money in Czech. Is it possible to set up a small business..
Comment from: Tomas
published 24.8.2011
Hello everyone I read all commenst and there are few things I would want to tell you. Im czech and I live in Prague right now. My salary is 19 100,- CZK after taxes. I live on my own in flat which is 3 minutes away of the subway station and its situated on top of the hill above the historical center of Prauge. I pay 9200,- CZK for rent, energy, TV, internet, water, electricity. I pay monthly about 500-1000,- CZK for my phone bill and 2500,- CZK for food and I have a car as well. So Im able to save up money even though I have this starting money. If you guys follow the main tourist routes be ready to pay like 200% or 300% of the common price there for everything! But few steps away from the main tourist roads you can get normal prices so theres no problem to get a good beer for 25,- CZK. As I said I live on my own and I have no problem with anything. I dont need to share my flat with anyone to live comfortably. Its true that salaries in different areas are lower than in western europe or north america. For those who are from US, you have health care paid from your taxes in general you have to pay less money to live here even though Prague is the most expensive city in Czech republic. My salary will rise twice in one year (made by my contract) so I will have 35 000,- CZK before taxes in one year which is very cool. To buy high guality goods for good money you have to go to other stores that arent straight in the center. Its true that everything thats on the main tourist roads is fucken expensive. If you would need any advice or help just email me at tomas.kavecky@seznam.cz I have no problem to answer your questions or help you with something in Prague.
Comment from: ali
published 15.8.2011
hi. i am going to czech republic for starting a small business.i have 20000 euro.anyone tell me which small business and which city will b suitable me in czech republic.i will b thanks ful to you.
Comment from: frank.
published 10.8.2011
I'm going to Czech this month with 250$ in my pocket. And that's it!!!! Adventure time and on a one-way ticket. Time to see what happens, and im makeing a documentary on it how to survive urban life abroad!!! Ahoj.
Comment from: prashant mishra
published 1.8.2011
Hi All, Need your valuable help , as i got an offer from Czech republic. Could someone tell me if annual pkg of around 500000 would be enough to live a good life there. Please also tell what are the good places to look for a home at rent. Has anybody been successful to get a job after returning back to india from Czech republic.
Comment from: Atli
published 23.7.2011
I'm sorry to hear how little all of you make. I'm going there in a few days to tear up the party scene, will buy you guys a beer if I run into anyone of you.
Comment from: rabit
published 5.7.2011
Let me tell you how salaries in Czech are very unevenly distributed. I am a qualified postgraduate doctor and let me tell you that in less than a year after completing my specialization , I was out of there. After 6 years of medical school I was earning a miserly 12800 Kc (before taxes) in 2005. After another 5 years (which is the min. time to complete a specialization) I was earning 35000 Kc (before taxes) a month. Let me tell you about my friend who went through 4 years of Engineering school and his starting salary was around 16000 Kc (after taxes) in year 2003 and after another 2.5 - 3 years he was earning 40000 Kc (after taxes). Professionals such as doctors are extremely under paid. No wonder so many of them leave in their prime. I am now in UK and am earning like 4x that amount even without doing any on calls.
Comment from: Curtis
published 5.7.2011
Are these prices real ? If they are I am visiting the Czech Republic !! I only saved up about 8,000 CAD dollars for a 1 month visit but after seeing this site thats about almost 140,000KC. And I guess thats enough to hold me over for one month as this site says. Cya Soon !!
Comment from: Ben
published 15.5.2011
I've been living in Prague for nearly four years with my wife and 2 year old son, we own our flat but still pay ground rent, have a Skoda Octavia and rent a small 12Msq office space too. We did our sums carefully and came to the conclusion that really we need to be earning at least 50K per month Net (73K gross) to allow us to live comfortably - ie cover all of our costs, go on holiday a couple of times a year, save around 5-8k month for our old age etc. Salaries in Prague are generally quite low I think, compared to the cost of food and clothes. I often wonder how on earth people who earn the 'average' monthly salary of 25K/month gross manage to raise a family.
Comment from: Vlad
published 10.5.2011
Some answers for you guys who ask about the salaries and costs of living (I am from Brno, CZ). Prague is certainly most expensive city in CZ Rep as you'd expect from capital. Someone wrote he/she is considering relocating and accepting salary of 16 000 CZK. That sucks to be honest, with that money you ll have to share a room or so, unless you plan to live in a village very far from bigger cities. The sad truth on the other hand is that most of Czech people earn about 20 000 per month so they need to couple up to be able to pay rent and still have some entertaining life. So generally, I will take it that you wanna know how much you need to have in order to live a "high standard" life. Well that would be round 50 000 in Prague, 40 000 in Brno, 30 000 in other cities and 20 000 somewhere else (all before paying taxes as this is what you see on the job offers usually). If you just want to survive sharing a room eating bread and salt, having a one or two beers at the end of the week, then divide the values by two. Any salary that is higher that 50 000 is considered to be very high and you'd belong to the "richest" 10% of population here. For illustration - senators have roughly some 60 000 base (+ crazy high compensation packages but let's not mention it). So that gentleman above who's considering 110 000 CZK a month does not really need to be doubtful about the life standard he'd gain for him and his family (congrats by the way and 1 hint - don't tell any Czech people, they're very jealous and they always think that if you have higher salary than them - you must be either a thief or, in the better case, son of a damn rich bastard who leads the company you work for). I wish you all to like Czech Rep more than I do
Comment from: Uno
published 18.4.2011
I planned to visit Prague in this coming June. May i ask what is the basic living cost per month to live in Prague?
Comment from: Paulo
published 16.4.2011
Hello. Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking at a tefl program that's advertising average teacher salaries around 16-20 CZK a month, which they claim is about "breaking even."This looks to be rather low for the cost of living. Or, is this feasible? Any response would be most welcome.
Comment from: Verity
published 15.3.2011
Hi, Can someone tell me how much bills are for a 2kk? I live here with my husband and our 1 year old son & we've been here a year so we're due our settlement bill! We pay 3500 a month towards the elec, water, etc etc. Should that cover it? Thanks
Comment from: Gencis
published 1.3.2011
Hi guys , I Need some help , I have a job offer in Brno and the salary is grossly 510 000 cz/ per year , and question is : Is that a good enough money to live in Brno and is it possible to save ???? Please Help , i have 2 month to decide
Comment from: Dw
published 28.2.2011
I am going to move to the czech republic for university there, & i just want to know, are all universities in czeck? & is it difficult for student life there?! I would really like to get some help! Thank you!
Comment from: Bezledu
published 21.2.2011
Seems to me answers to the questions here of whether a particular salary will allow for a decent lifestyle or ability to save money are somewhat relative to what kind of lifestyle one expects or will accept living. To give an example of our lifestyle (My GF and I) not an extravagant one IMO: We're not big consumers at all. We go out for dinner once a week on average..I like to cook, we make our own bread and homemade pasta...I like good quality Intl. ingredients to cook with , we like to have people over...we never get our grocery bill (good wine,booze incl.) under 7000kc/mth...our rent +utilities in a 2+1 with a big garden close to Mala Strana is 15,000kc, I buy an intl. paper 2 or 3 times/wk I often read them in a cafe... (as in leisure)...add in mobile tel., metro/car costs,VZP,social,internet, a concert or a jazz club once in a while,cinema,a social drink out now and then. then there's travel...We both work freelance...My work takes me abroad for weeks at a time, often to interesting places and my GF tags along when she can so fortunately that satisfies much our travel needs. And there will always be expenses one does not account for or things we just need or want to buy now and then...I'd say on average our lifestyle costs us around 45,000kc - 50,000kc/month...and this is before putting anything away.
Comment from: Yvonne Mikulencak
published 15.2.2011
Food is excellent. I am an American of Czech descent .. the Czech Republic has come a long way.. it is not cheap anymore..They are resourceful people considering it was the wealthiest country in Europe before WWII.. and the Plague of Communism leaches.. Now its beginning to shine.. the local food is excellent... its Czech Food... The days of cheap travel to CR are gone... The country is shining again like it once did.
Comment from: Marcel
published 1.2.2011
I will be moving to Prague end this month. Ggross salary will be around €1,200 p/month. Is this enough to live in center of Prague? Are there any part time jobs for weekends or night shifts? Appreciate to hear some reactions. Speak English, Spanish and dutch. What percentage will be dedicted from salary (taxes and more)?
Comment from: Maria
published 19.1.2011
hi, excluding rent and utlilities. How would 100eruo, 2,000cz a week do for a daily etro food and social life do e? would the quality of life be week to week? does anyone know how it is tro travel or interrail, financially speaking?
Comment from: saeid
published 16.1.2011
hi everybody i am planing to come in prauge and i am looking for a person how knows english and cz .just for a week or more . special whom knows cz laws.what shall i do? thank you
Comment from: Andrew
published 12.1.2011
Justin, I come from Belarus, but the quality of local food sucks, what am I doing wrong?
Comment from: Justin
published 10.1.2011
The only thing cheaper in Prague than most other countries is the beer. Rent is about the same in the West and US. UK you might need 75% of your income to live the same here because the pound is stronger than the ck. Food is sometimes cheaper but the quailty sucks, unless you are coming from Belarus. Gas is very expensive, especially for those from the US, about $6 to $7 a gallon depending. I would warn anyone coming to Prague for the sole purpose of saving money. Maybe 10 or even 5 years ago, but definitely no more. In fact, I always ask my Czech friends how they get by on just the normal salary which usually average in the low 20's kc.
Comment from: chica
published 10.1.2011
czech people usually get 15.000/20.000 per month let's say they survive(!) but these are the common salaries, even for professionals at junior position so you all over 30.000 should feel really lucky!
Comment from: Sanan
published 10.1.2011
CABLEGUY: You're going to be taking home about 79,000 Kc per month after taxes. Your costs, if living in the suburbs will probably run anywhere between 15,000-35,000 Kc depending on you living in an apartment or house. Owning a Skoda Octavia II will cost you about 3,000-5,000 Kc per month in fuel and minor service. Utilities 2500-4500 Kc. Internet 500 Kc. Phone 500 Kc. Electricity 1000 Kc. Satellite/Cable 700 Kc. Hope that helps.
Comment from: Jeremy B
published 3.1.2011
This is a great list! Honestly, I LOVE watching house shows in other countries because I love seeing what you can afford to buy at what prices. My favorite ones are the ones in Europe but your list is so comprehensive going far beyond houses! However, like others are saying, it would be nice to compare salaries for job positions to get a true understanding of the cost of living.
Comment from: Chubiss
published 2.12.2010
Im planning on going to study to prague next fal, im gonna live with a friend and we are looking for some good apartmets at a reasonable cost, also recommendations of part time jobs for us, we both speek fluent english and spanish, and i also speak chinese and a little frech. THANKS
Comment from: Cableguy
published 1.12.2010
I'm considering a position in Prague with a monthly gross of 110,000CZK. This will mean relocating me, my wife and my son. My wife is a stay at home mum, so I was wondering if anyone can give me some sort of indication of what sort of disposable in we may see? We would probably prefer to live in suburbs. Also I have not noticed any indicative costs of owning or operating a vehicle. Does anyone have these numbers?
Comment from: Alex
published 20.10.2010
Hi all, I got an offer for 40,000Kc per month for a job in Prague Would this be enough for a single person to get an apartment and pay the utilities, and of course safe some on side?
Comment from: Didi
published 14.10.2010
Hello everyone. I might be getting a job offer for Ostrava around 30.000Kc net salary (1,200 euro). I know that Ostrava is cheaper that Prague, but do you think it will be enough to live comfortable and maybe save some money?
Comment from: Andrew
published 27.9.2010
I recently received a job offer in Prague, but want to try to get feedback about cost of living before I accept. The position will pay me 360,000 CZK gross salary. Does this seem like a livable level of compensation for a single, recent college graduate? I don't need the most opulent lifestyle, but do want to live comfortably (potentially in an expat area?). Any feedback will prove extremely helpful. Thank you!
Comment from: Gabriela
published 27.9.2010
I've applied for a job that pays 60,000 czk/month (gross). I don't know anything about Czech tax rates and am wondering how much of that 60,000 I could expect to keep. Also, like others on this site, I am wondering what my standard of living would be. My housing is paid for, and my husband and daughter would be living with me, but my husband may have a difficult time finding any work at all. We have no debt expenses, but transportation and miscellaneous expenses will likely cost 8000 czk/month at least, plus food... I'm not sure how much disposable income we would have after that.
Comment from: Karan Sehgal
published 21.9.2010
Hi. I've been offered a job at 30,000 Kc gross per month. I'm looking for a second job to make it more around 50,000 Kc per month. Do you think this would suffice? I'm single and not a big spender. By the way, anywhere here ever worked for BCG, McKinsey or Accenture consulting? Thanks!
Comment from: jane
published 12.9.2010
my daughter is going to study in Prague. Can you suggest the best way for me to get money to her there?
Comment from: BenTennison16
published 31.8.2010
I think the most important thing you people need to understand is this. Prague is STILL cheaper than other parts of western Europe. Outside centre, you can find some VERY affordable accommodation. Although Salaries are only about half of the UK, the cost of living is also about half or so...and yes...you might be slightly better off financially in the UK , but life is more than just money. to compare British and Czech capitals, I dont think there's any contest in which one of these cities (london VS prague) would win when it comes to atmosphere and beauty.
Comment from: Bill
published 20.8.2010
Hello , ı have a job offer in prague. The offer is Gross salary 65kCZK per month + 800 Euro extra payment for flat rent. is this enough to live confortable in prague ? also ı am single and is it possible to save some money with this condition related to this offer.
Comment from: Gagan
published 18.8.2010
I m getting an offer to work in Prague with salary 80000 Krownes will it be enough for surviving alone & save as much as i can?
Comment from: Ke'alohi
published 16.8.2010
I'm planning to visit Prague very soon and am wondering what would be some hard to find (inexpensive) items that I can bring as small appreciation gifts. I live in Florida.
Comment from: Shantelle
published 1.6.2010
Hi everyone I may be moving to the city of Prague to work. My wage will be around 22 000 Krone (£785) and 36 000 Krone (£1285) per month. My question is would this be enough for a single person to pay rent in the city centre includinjg utilities and get weekly supplies from the supermarket as I am not sure if I can afford to move. If anyone can provide information I would really appreciate it as I have another job offer which may be financially better. Thank you for reading Shantelle
Comment from: Dan
published 8.4.2010
I'm moving to Prague in June for a job that pays 40,000 CZK net. How much rent should I pay for just me. My office is in section 5, but I don't need to be that close.
Comment from: Bhavesh
published 1.3.2010
I am planning to relocate to Czech. I have a job offer with 30Kc per month. Will this be sufficient if I have to pay the rent for 1 room flat in the outskirts of Prague plus the taxes and ofcourse the basic utilities?
Comment from: Sanan
published 27.2.2010
Naturelle: This list has been published for years and it's pretty accurate. I've been in PRG for 12 years an have seen the dramatic rise in costs. PNB: 55,000 Kc per month isn't great. Remember that after taxes you'll be taking home about 41,000 Kc (if you claim your child as a dependent). Take off rent and utilities and you're going to be left with a lot. I guess if you're ok not going out with your wife AND if you've got no debts to pay, especially credit cards or student loans, then you'll get by with just the bare minimum. If you're wife will be working, then you can count on that for disposable income. If it's just you, it's not going to be easy. Bottom line... Prague is just as expensive as any other capital city in Western Europe. I suppose one reason salaries are so low here is that Czechs are nowhere near as mobile as citizens of USA, UK, D, F or N and therefore cannot command salaries of their European counterparts. The employers know that due to language barriers, culture, technical knowledge and so on the employment pool will always be full. Trust me, if there was a "brain drain" of Czech talent, companies would have to start paying more. This is slowly changing, but unfortunately not at the pace of increasing cost of living.
Comment from: Pizzaboy
published 24.2.2010
Following on from the points about beer... what are the parts of town that are good to stay in to get good local beer at local prices for a weekend trip? Do the P3 and P7 areas still give good access to the centre of town? Can you suggest a street name or landmark for me to look for a hotel near?
Comment from: Leon Barnard
published 24.2.2010
To PNB: I would say that 55000 czk per month is not very much for a family of 3. Take out about 30% for taxes and about 15000+ for rent+utilities and you're not left with that much. I wouldn't expect to be able to save much, if at anything, unless you are extremely frugal. Sorry.
Comment from: CokeDrinker
published 24.2.2010
I'd like to know where you get 330 ml coke for 35 CZK as they usually sell 200ml bottles for 35 CZK - 39 CZK Also doubt two can have a three course meal including drinks for 570 CZK in a MID PRICE restaurant... can you share which one it was?
Comment from: w
published 24.2.2010
55 000 seems like a very good salary. (It's almost two times the mean gross salary in Prague.) Is it net income? It seems you'll be able to save some money if you will be modest. The rent of small 1 room flat depend on the area - it could be around 10 000 or less or more... My personal opinion is that you could be able to spend 10 000 or even less on food for 3 people if you avoid restaurants and cook at home from cheaper food. You'll surely have some other expenses (transportation etc.). My opinion is that you can save up to 25 000 each month, but you need to be lucky to find cheap and suitable accomodation.
Comment from: Lindsay
published 23.2.2010
This message is to Ernest....I am moving to Prague in May as well. What are you moving there for, and where are you from??
Comment from: Naturelle
published 23.2.2010
I don't see how this table can be considered accurate or useful (in view of the disclaimer at the bottom in the notes). Who is to say this is a true "sampling" of Czech products? If you only visited one supermarket, ate in one restaurant, looked at one brand of water and domestic and imported beer, that in no way can be considered average or a realistic view. Why don't you spend a little more time gathering data to give us an accurate comparison? In spite of that, Pado's and Richh's comments from a year ago are still correct today. I also make about half what I might make in the US for comparable work, even though it's considered an above average salary for CZ. And what with the prices equaling those in the US, I cannot have a similar lifestyle. In case you are wondering, 30,000Kc before taxes is considered a good salary, about average I think for Prague. Your basic needs will definitely be met.
Comment from: PNB
published 23.2.2010
I need urgent help on cost of living in Prague. I'm getting offer of around 55000CZK per month. I'm have a family with one 3 yrs old child. Could anybody suggest i much i would be able to save there? 1 room apartment is sufficient for me to stay.
Comment from: Nick
published 23.2.2010
Hey I'm moving to Brno to play baseball.. I'm earning about 12000 crown a month.. I have flights accomodation and a car paid for included .. Will 12000 be Enough to live does anyone know?
Comment from: Kirill
published 22.2.2010
Rich, just stop going to bars at Staromestka and W. Square, eferything is for tourists there. Try the bars&restaurants in P3 or P7 Much better and the beer is 25-29
Comment from: Ernest
published 3.2.2010
I plan to move to Prague during May. I wonder how much I will need to live well. The flat will be paid separately. I then have 30.000 CZK/ month to spend for living. Is this enough??
Comment from: wustpisk
published 9.12.2009
In general the more you pay for a beer the poorer the quality and atmosphere. I personally wouldn't pay more than 30 Crowns for a beer - 35 would be an absolute no-no. You just need to go out of the centre a bit away from the rip-off tourist joints where locals wouldn't dream of going and you can even find beer for 18 or 20 easily. Also 50 Crowns for a hot-dog? 12 is more like it! (but maybe on Wenceslas Square they could charge anything...)
Comment from: Andrew Donaldson
published 3.11.2009
Why are people surprised to hear half litre of beer is Kc35,- ? We always go to the nice Czech places, like U Parlamentu on Valentinska and other Pilsner Brewery approved restaurants and the beer is this price. Also Hard Rock Cafe in Male Namesti is Kc50, happy hour 17-20 is 2 for 1, We wouldn't be seen dead in the tourist traps and rip-off Irish pubs on Wenceslas Sq!
Comment from: Deesko
published 4.8.2009
Thanks for the info. Very useful. One more thing... Would anyone like to hazard a guess on income % needed for comparable living? For example if I earned £60k in the UK, and lived in central London, what would I need to earn to have an equivalent lifestyle in Prague? 50% of that? 75%? I know it depends a lot on what sort of life one leads, but a general ball-park figure from someone with experience is probably more reliable than my adding up all the hot-dogs I'm going to buy from Wenceslao Square Cheers
Comment from: Tom
published 7.5.2009
Hi there, I'm Dutch and just got a job offer in Prague, salary around €1,200 p/m. Does anybody have any idea whether this is a reasonable offer? Would like to live in a nice neighbourhood and enjoy Prague's night scene.
Comment from: Sanan
published 22.4.2009
50-60 Kc. Only at the expat bars or at dance/music clubs. Husa, Kolkovna, and any other good place not catering to English speakers will run 25-40 Kc a half litre. As for saleries, I guess it depends what you do and where you work. There seems to be a huge divide even among expat workers here. You either make an English teacher's salary (quite paltry - speaking from experience) or one where you can actually afford the nicer things in life. I'm also surprised they didn't meantion any hedonistic expenses. Strippers must do pretty well here. $50 a lap dance!!! $10-20 back in Miami. Oh, I do miss Cheetah's.
Comment from: Richh
published 21.4.2009
Pado is right, salaries here arent increasing as much as prices, so in reality affordability is worsening here. For example property rental prices are the same as in many parts of the UK, but average salaries are half the amount! Also where did the outhor find a large domestic beer in Prague for 35 Kc? More like 50-60 Kc.
Comment from: Pado
published 21.4.2009
The problem is I make less than half as much money here as I would make in the US, so even though on paper the prices are similar I still can't afford to buy as much here. Do you know of anywhere that calculates affordability based on salaries?