Cost of living

Prices are lower than in the old EU member states. In the Czech Republic a currency called “koruna” is used (approximately 25 CZK equals 1 EUR). For comparison, the cost of living is 40% lower than in Paris, 70% lower than in New York.

Here is the list of the most common products and their prices in Brno:

Accommodation:

  • Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center - 637 EUR/month
  • Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center 521 EUR/month
  • BUT Residence Hall, one bed in double room - cca. 6 EUR/person/day

Restaurants and cafes:

  • Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant - 7.35 EUR
  • Cappuccino - 2.23 EUR
  • Draught beer in a restaurant - 1.84 EUR
  • McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) - 6.57 EUR
  • Water (0.33 liter bottle) - 1.23 EUR

Groceries:

  • Milk, 1 liter - 0.81 EUR
  • Lettuce, 1 head - 1.07 EUR
  • Eggs (regular, 12 pcs) - 1.81 EUR
  • Apples (1kg) - 1.50 EUR
  • Chicken Filets (1kg) - 6.20 EUR

Leisure:

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult - 42 EUR
  • Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat - 8.22 EUR
  • Taxi (Normal Tariff) - 1.23 EUR/km

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