The cost of living in the Czech Republic is low compared to other countries in Europe.
The Czech capital, Prague, is also inexpensive when compared to most other European cities.
Accommodation costs in the Czech Republic
Accommodation costs in the Czech Republic are average compared to the rest of Europe.
Utilities are also averagely priced.
Monthly rent in good area |
Price |
3 bedroom apartment outside city |
435 EUR |
3 bedroom apartment in city |
615 EUR |
1 bedroom apartment outside city |
255 EUR |
1 bedroom apartment in city |
365 EUR |
Food costs in Poland
Food is generally cheaper to buy in supermarkets than in small shops. Shops are generally open 8 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday. On Saturday, usual opening hours are from 8 am to 12 am but increasingly more shops are staying open for longer hours seven days a week. Various small shops and supermarkets stay open late at night. Generally small shops are closed on Sundays but larger stores and supermarkets are usually open for part of the day. To have an idea of cost, look at the table below.
Food |
Price |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
0.63 EUR |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500 g) |
0.71 EUR |
Rice (white), (1kg) |
1.07 EUR |
Eggs (12) |
1.46 EUR |
Local Cheese (1kg) |
6.11 EUR |
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 kg) |
5.32 EUR |
Apples (1kg) |
1.02 EUR |
Oranges (1kg) |
1.09 EUR |
Tomato (1kg) |
1.29 EUR |
Potato (1kg) |
0.48 EUR |
Lettuce (1 head) |
0.66 EUR |
Transport costs in Poland
Expats should not find transport in the Czech Republic to be very expensive. Both public transport and petrol are relatively inexpensive.
There are a variety of different passes available for the public transport system in the Czech Republic. A 24-hour pass costs about 4 EUR, a three-day pass is 11 EUR and a one-month pass is 20 EUR. This means that expats can get excellent value for money if they buy a monthly pass and use public transport regularly.
Taxis are more expensive, with a journey from the airport to Prague city centre costing 20 EUR and a short journey within the city costing about 10 EUR.
Transport |
Price |
Taxi (1km) |
1 EUR |
City centre bus fare |
0,5 EUR |
Petrol per litre |
1,3 EUR |
Entertainment
Eating out at restaurants in the Czech Republic costs around the same as it would in the rest of Europe. Alcohol and tobacco, however, are less expensive.
Dinner and a movie will set expats back about 13 EUR per person. A mixed drink costs about 3 EUR and a shot is about 2 EUR.