Cost of Living in Prague (2026) — Monthly Budget

Wondering how far your salary goes in Prague? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.

What things cost

One-bed apartment, central districtsCZK 20,000–30,000 / month

Litačka monthly pass≈CZK 550 / month

Groceries, one personCZK 6,000–10,000 / month

Half-litre of beer in a hospodaCZK 45–75

CoffeeCZK 70–120

Good to know

Population

≈1.4 million (city); ≈2.7 million (metro)

Languages

Czech; English widely spoken in the corporate sector and centre

Currency

Czech koruna (CZK) — Czechia is in the EU but not the eurozone

Time zone

CET (GMT+1); CEST (GMT+2) in summer

Power plug

Type C/E, 230 V / 50 Hz

Climate

Humid continental — warm summers, cold grey winters, snow most years

Driving side

Right

EU status

In the EU and Schengen; not in the eurozone

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A note on budgeting

Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Prague checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.