Living costs in Czechia are considered to be affordable. The average living costs range from 350 to 750 USD per month, including meals, accommodation, public transport and culture. Of course, prices may vary according to your location, accommodation choices, lifestyle, and spending habits.
Czechia is a member of the European Union, but is outside the Eurozone, which means that it does not use the euro as its currency. The Czech currency is the Czech crown (CZK). The current exchange rate is available at the Czech National Bank website. You can exchange your money in a bank, hotel or bureaux de change. Alternatively you can pay with an international banking card or credit card.
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FOOD AND DRINKS |
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Lunch in a student’s canteen |
around 50 CZK / 2.3 USD |
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Pizza in a pizzeria |
from 110 CZK / 5 USD |
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Restaurant meal |
from 130 CZK / 5.9 USD |
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Beer at a pub |
around 30 CZK / 1.4 USD |
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Dairy products |
10–30 CZK / 0.5–1.4 USD |
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Loaf of bread |
from 20 CZK / 0.9 USD |
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1 kg of chicken meat |
from 100 CZK / 4.5 USD |
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1 kg of apples |
40–60 CZK / 1.8–2.7 USD |
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1.5 l of mineral water |
around 15 CZK / 0.7 USD |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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Student dormitory |
around 150 USD per month |
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Private room in a flat |
from 250 USD per month |
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Private flat |
from 450 USD per month |
The majority of higher education institutions own its dormitories. If you are interested in living in one of them during your study stay, look for “koleje” or “dormitories” on the websites of your university. If you prefer to live on your own, you can rent a flat or a single room in a shared flat. For more information have a look at dedicated websites such as www.expats.cz.
public transport - student season ticket (CZK)
(last update 10/2020)
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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Cinema ticket |
100–200 CZK / 4.5–9 USD |
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Theatre ticket |
100–500 CZK / 4.5–23 USD |
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Museum admission |
from 40 CZK / 1.8 USD |
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SPORTS |
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Fitness centre admission |
from 100 CZK / 4.5 USD |
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Swimming pool |
from 80 CZK / 3.6 USD per hour |
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Bike rental |
200–500 CZK / 9–23 USD per day |
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Ski/snowboard rental |
250–500 CZK / 11.4–23 USD per day |
You can get a detailed overview of the living costs in the report issued every year by Expats.cz.
Student card
The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card is the most advantageous card for all students. It allows cardholders to get student discounts for transport, restaurants, cinemas, museums, exhibitions and concerts. In principal, students coming to Czechia should obtain an ISIC card at their home university or in their home country. It is also possible to apply for the ISIC card on its national official websites.