
Prices and Cost of Living in Czech Republic
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Travel Budget Calculator
Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Czech Republic. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.
Backpacker's budget
Traveling with a backpack
from 59.75 USD to 70.43 USD
Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 5 July 2025.
How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?
Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 1250 CZK (59.75 USD) to 1474 CZK (70.43 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 2104 CZK (101 USD) to 2826 CZK (135 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Czech Republic. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 7.19 USD to 9.37 USD
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 9.15 USD to 12.02 USD
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 5 July 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Czech Republic?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 150 CZK (7.19 USD) to 196 CZK (9.37 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 191 CZK (9.15 USD) to 252 CZK (12.02 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 5 July 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Czech Republic
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Czech Republic, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Prague.
Grocery Store Prices
Apples (1kg) | 2.02 USD |
Banana (1kg) | 1.88 USD |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 13.37 USD |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.17 USD |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 9.89 USD |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.65 USD |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 USD |
Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.54 USD |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.24 USD |
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre | 16.94 USD |
Lettuce (1 head) | 1.69 USD |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.56 USD |
Local Cheese (1kg) | 13.22 USD |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.25 USD |
Onion (1kg) | 1.21 USD |
Oranges (1kg) | 2.29 USD |
Potato (1kg) | 1.39 USD |
Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.50 USD |
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre | 16.16 USD |
Tomato (1kg) | 4.00 USD |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 USD |
Food and beverage prices in Czech Republic
Popular food products found on store shelves in Czech Republic include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 25.31 CZK (1.21 USD) for a kilo of onions to 280 CZK (13.37 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 52.26 CZK (2.5 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 32.63 CZK (1.56 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 39.28 CZK (1.88 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 42.37 CZK (2.02 USD) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 17.84 CZK (0.85 USD). Dairy prices in Czech Republic, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 26.24 CZK (1.25 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 277 CZK (13.22 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 207 CZK (9.89 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 74.04 CZK (3.54 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 83.71 CZK (4 USD) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 USD |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.96 USD |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 2.87 USD |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.87 USD |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.56 USD |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 49.94 USD |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.51 USD |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.67 USD |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Czech Republic vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 74.82 CZK (3.58 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 40.98 CZK (1.96 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 200 CZK (9.56 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 1045 CZK (49.94 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 220 CZK (10.51 USD).
Public Transportation Prices
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26.29 USD |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.43 USD |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.64 USD |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.67 USD |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.39 USD |
How much does transportation cost in Czech Republic?
The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 30 CZK (1.43 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 550 CZK (26.29 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 50 CZK (2.39 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 35 CZK (1.67 USD).
Fuel Prices
Diesel 1L | 1.61 USD |
Gasoline 1L | 1.67 USD |
LPG 1L | 0.84 USD |
Fuel prices in Czech Republic
Average fuel prices in Czech Republic are 34.9 CZK (1.67 USD) per liter of gasoline and 33.73 CZK (1.61 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 17.66 CZK (0.84 USD).
Entertainment Prices
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.95 USD |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75.97 USD |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.44 USD |
Apartment Rental Prices
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1 175 USD |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 903 USD |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2 347 USD |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1 552 USD |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Czech Republic?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Czech Republic varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 18896 CZK (903 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 24589 CZK (1175 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 190276 CZK (9094 USD) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9 094 USD |
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6 334 USD |
Average Salary
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2 142 USD |
Hotel Prices in Czech Republic
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
What is the average cost of a hotel room?
Accommodation prices in Czech Republic vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Prague (December 2024) ranges from 1737 CZK (83 USD) per night in a hostel to about 5091 CZK (243 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 8303 CZK (397 USD) upwards.
• Prices for products and services in Prague. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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