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