Cost of living in PRAGUE (A Day in My Life Abroad)

[@touaregDcarpates]

As a foreigner i leave here for + 10 years. I can testify Prague is excellent: easy for non-Czech speakers, plenty of business and work opportunities and professional growth, nearly 0% unemployment, super public transports, well organised, amazing value for money, in heart of Europe, etc. Finally i am finance guy and the content in here is pretty representative & representative from my pt of view: Great job Tereza ;) !

[@touaregDcarpates]

Maybe just appartmt rent prices looks from my perspective, undervalued.... but depends where you'll stay _probably Tereza is has her own and is not renting for sometime ;)_ Doesn't change the global picture which is right, well documented and explained.

[@NashTereza]

Thank you David . Good analysis of Prague 🙂

[@nmrenuka9231]

What about Ceske budejovice,is it also like that? Can we live without speaking czech ?

[@chibuikejohn925]

@@NashTereza good day, have any information on moving from Nigeria to Prague, Czech Republic without study visa and get permanent resident card to live in Czech Republic?

[@donniedarko464]

is it easy for foreigners to find finance jobs?

[@MENSA.lady2]

I'm UK citizen but have visited Prague many times. By EU standards costs are modest but I would not say cheap. Visitors are made welcome and, YES, you can survive speaking only English. Public transport is excellent. Yes I do intend to go back.

[@user-ce6od9dk5m]

As a New Yorker, seeing these prices has my jaw on the floor!!!

[@e02100]

I am hoping to move to Prague soon! It looks amazing!!! Thank you for this video!

[@NashTereza]

Thank you for also watching. It is like living in a fairytale sometimes

[@johninlondon785]

Very informative, thanks guys! The prices seem very reasonable for such a beautiful city

[@SunniDae333]

Thank you for this info! Can't wait to visit Prague soon

[@shanbhagrohit47]

Thanks for this video and information. Can you please do an updated video considering the high inflation since COVID

[@BusterGotIt]

Great video in helping out an outsider who has interest in living abroad.

[@hkotby1973]

Thanks for the informative video

[@11barvas]

This video is absolutely out of reality. It costs at least 20k a month to rent a flat. Median average salary is around 32k per month and that's only if you speak czech. Rents will be getting at least 30% higher now. Food prices are one of highest in Europe. Property prices are quivalent to London although the rent is still quite affordable if you consider that average family flat costs from 700k to 1milion usd. Salaries in Prague are quite low considering the cost of living. You will find it extremely hard to find a job if you don't speak czech. There are only specific proffesions willing to take on foreigners such as English teaching, IT and customer support which is very poorly paid. Yes the beer is still cheaper than bottled water and that's why most people think that Czech republic is a cheap place to live 😢

[@borisbalson1904]

You are right. And for 20K a month you will not probably rent apartment as well, unless it is a hole .All these number are very far from reality

[@petrsebik]

Let me clarify with recent data. Q4 2023 median salary in Prague was 46.5k CZK, average salary was 57k CZk (those numbers are from private sector of economy). You can still find small flats for rent under 15k but it will be at least 30 minutes by public transport to center. In the center you are definitely looking at 25k or more. If you want to buy a flat in Prague, it will be very expensive. Average prices ranges from 100k / 1m^2 in the outskirts to 200k / 1m^2 around center. Also mortgare rate are currently around 5% and you have to pay 20% deposit. I cant speak for finding jobs as a foreigner, as I am Czech myself. I work in IT and of course IT have high salaries everywhere. Here in Prague in IT you if you are a software developer with 5 years of experience you can get around 80k - 120k CZK a month.

[@edwardfontana5975]

can you specify where do you see those prices for apartments? on sreality and bezrealtky the reality looks much different...

[@denishusensky7459]

Hey, sorry for late response, as a guy that lives in Prague for over 15 years i can tell you that apartments in Prague are really rarely being for sale, they are in 99% of cases just for renting:)

[@williefanning4965]

Great video. Love it!

[@NashTereza]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smartheadseurope]

Could you please make a video about the prices in CZ during Ukraine 🇺🇦 war.

[@gabyluchagaby]

Loved your video. Could you please perhaps do an updated video of cost of living 2024 in Prague or Czech Republic? Also how find these rental places, or real state agencies that are trusted and safe. I read a lot about scammers posting as real state agents.

[@NashTereza]

Hi Gaby, basically cost of living increased by around 15% since this video. Prices are starting to stabilize now from the high inflation as it went crazy. We always used sreality to find rental places. Scammers are usually on facebook , and it is the people asking you to send money without seeing them, or they give a long story why they are outside of the country (then they take your money and dissapear). It is better to go with a real estate agent, pay some commission, and the rent is usually slightly cheaper than going no commission

[@polomoraitlalisfam7874]

Lovely I would love to visit Czech one day 😍

[@conniekayelle]

Love your videos, makes me want to visit Prague one day 💕

[@NashTereza]

Thank you. You should, you will absolutely love it :)

[@bilalbigb9016]

Me also my friend 🤗 from india 🤗

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Great video as always,awesome info.

[@NashTereza]

Thanks bro :D

[@gayatrihaldar5570]

Thankyou . This is exactly what I was searching for . Thankyou again

[@NashTereza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aizaz5216]

Please Do A video on student dorms which are affordable cheap, prices

[@eddieboi14390]

Thanks for the video. Very informative :)

[@saratsethy5585]

We have also a plan to visit Prague recently.

[@win-winsuccesstv9215]

Wow, thanks so much for the information, i will be waiting for the cost of living in Brno video. I will becoming there to study at MENDEL UNIVERSITY

[@ldsfreelance575]

Great information!!! Love your videos

[@NashTereza]

Thanks so much!

[@shehzadshehzad4986]

Place nice people cute hotel restaurant look pretty good

[@investigacaoeleitv]

It's very expensive to live in Prague considering the salary the pay in the Country.

[@SenorJuan2023]

That's why get online business/clients that pay in USD or Euros.

[@tahavstyleanddiy3989]

Thank you so much very informative

[@NashTereza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joseaparecidoconceicao7878]

Very clear informations!

[@NashTereza]

Thank you José

[@vlentner657]

Thank you,great video

[@bilalbigb9016]

First liked 🤗now seeing video 😄👍

[@NashTereza]

You're the best! Thank you

[@angg8146]

I m curious for how we could simply move to Prague? Is there any restriction for u.s. citizen and Singaporean.?

[@jeyaseelanjaandukondaan9869]

very useful informations

[@pragueexpat5106]

Only 9000 CZK for 40 square meters?, where are these apartments?!..

[@NashTereza]

Sreality.cz , but keep in mind agency fees

[@abidemna4950]

I found that tax on salary are 23% or 15% I couldn't understand the difference, thank you so much for your very informative videos

[@Chrysoprax]

Depends on your income. If you get over 155.700 CZK per month, your tax is 23% in y. 2022

[@v1m30]

9:00 how much is the cost? That's easy, more than the median/average local person can afford. Because the median gross salary is not even 33,000 CZK.

[@petrsebik]

In Q4 2023 median gross salary in Prague is 46.5k CZK (private sector)

[@goodknight5861]

50 sqare meters is about 350k, in the old town

[@thomasrobertson2225]

Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!

[@shehzadshehzad4986]

Foreign can purchase property brilliant investment in country economy

[@EsperanzaLalala]

I can’t find the rents that are cheap like that.. even 30m2 flats are around 14000 kcz + service. Basically 800€ is it possible that prices bumped up?

[@NashTereza]

Unfortunately yes prices have gone up in the last 18 months due to increased inflation reaching an all time high of 18% . . . This video was recorded before that.

[@EsperanzaLalala]

@@NashTereza yea, I was considering an offer to Prague with 2600 euros netto. Good salary for the local job market I am sure. But it seemed not incredible considering the Prague living cost. I think the rent really got bumped up a lot recently. Restaurants seemed not too expensive most of them between 4-15 euros. But clothing or industrial products like Zara, ikea, DM, etc. didn’t see the price difference from Germany.

[@NashTereza]

@@EsperanzaLalala If you are not supporting anyone, then it is do-able and most people in Prague are earning that (or below, due to median salary being around 40k). Rent has increased and i would say maybe for 1 person in a nice place, 20k including utilities in 2 districts i would personally consider staying of busy Vinohrady or chill Prague 6. Restaurants average 300kc a meal (but week day lunch menus go to 200kc). You are right, clothes is same as other salaries, but food / groceries are now more expensive. . . An interesting activity for you can be to make a Rohlik.cz or Kosik.cz to either browse prices, or make your weekly shopping basket and see how it costs. As this is currently a high cost item for us at least at this moment.

[@amyjacobsz8441]

Your videos are very helpful!! You mention health insurance for students about 2300, but with which insurer? Do you have recommendations?

[@rziguiaymen7519]

This was very heplful, thank you, can You please make a special video for toiletteriess such as shampoo prices, parfumes and hairdressing cost for men

[@denishusensky7459]

It’s very very cheap

[@rziguiaymen7519]

@@denishusensky7459 thanks Dennis, I heard hairdressing for men can cost 500 cz krones near the center of peague? But what about getting a haircut outside the center area ?

[@denishusensky7459]

@@rziguiaymen7519 yeah it’s something around 500 but that have to be a barber shop, but u can find cheaper alternatives too, out of center ? It’s like 250 maximaly

[@rziguiaymen7519]

@@denishusensky7459 that's great, thanks for your help

[@denishusensky7459]

@@rziguiaymen7519 ofc man lemme know if u have some more questions :) i live in center of Prague so i can answer anything :)

[@rm2915]

My friend from the Czech Republic asked me if I wanted to live with them in Czech. So yk I'm learning what it's like there. Idk if it's Prague tho.

[@mdtasinkhan-d8s]

How much tuition fee is international territorial studies.

[@Romulan112]

I have a question for Tereza. Were would birth records be from people born in Prague in the late 1800's? I was told informally that the church had them but the Communist USSR destroyed all those records. Is this correct?

[@DodoDodo-eo2su]

that is a very specific question my friend. Why should she know something like that, unless she is working in an archive or something? xd

[@Romulan112]

@@DodoDodo-eo2su Isnt she from Czechoslovakia? If she were, it would be an easy question to answer. Ask me, I would say, Town hall where I live.

[@NataliaNNS]

You would need to know exactly in which neighborhood the person was born. Each neighborhood would have its own parish and the priest would keep records for baptisms, deaths and marriages. The records are probably held by the city of Prague archives, but as I said, it’s not enough to know that they were born in Prague. If you’re an American looking for ancestors, it’s also very likely that this person wasn’t really born in Prague, but somewhere else in the vicinity and just told people they were from Prague because it’s easier. If the family was living in Prague in the early 20th century, there are police records available online that list the members of the household and te address which could help you locate the area they were living in.

[@NataliaNNS]

Google Residence permit applications (conscriptions) of the Prague Police Directorate (1850-1918)

[@Romulan112]

@@NataliaNNS Thank you Natalia. You are the best!

[@prateekattree4538]

Wonderful video. Very informative. What will be the cost of raising an infant?

[@NashTereza]

I think its similar cost to adults on food toiletries and you use about 20% more water and energies . We will make a follow up Family cost of living video hopefully in summer

[@prateekattree4538]

@@NashTereza thanks for the reply. A follow up video will be very helpful.

[@ashrafdewan5456]

As a big fan of your channel ❣️ Can i meet with you guys When I'm on Czech?

[@Lluis2024]

Thank you!!!

[@NashTereza]

You're welcome!

[@SylvanusIbem]

Hi, Theresa! Please, does the transport ticket of 3050 CZK/yr cover tram rides, or is it just for the trains?

[@NashTereza]

Cost now 3 650 CZK per year and covers Trams, buses, boats and the underground metro

[@SeanOCallaghan0106]

do u need a vaccine passport to enter the country or to access the social life?

[@NashTereza]

Yes to enter without quarantine , and for pubs it is but not heavily enforced at the moment

[@RUHappyATM]

LOL, has inflation gone up that much since you posted? The internet tells me there's nothing under 10000kn per month in the Prague area! That's without utility.

[@NashTereza]

Unfortunately yes it has gone up due to experiencing 18% inflation. We are thinking of making an update video once things stabilize

[@solaholwa3377]

Hi dear thank you for beautiful video would you please write the name of places near to Center you mention in video you said the name very quickly so it’s hard for me to catch it. Thank you 🙏

[@NashTereza]

We visited Kro Bistro for lunch Vintro Block for coffee Go Wensclas Square by the old trams Shops in street Na Prikope.

[@armandobarquero1290]

Hello, do you offer any consultation or zoom/google meet. I'm moving next year and I wanted to see if I can ask some questions regarding updated cost of living and stuff like that. Thank you.

[@NashTereza]

We did think about such possibility, but at the moment we are not offering such service. Maybe something for the near future

[@Fausto-q5n]

CAN I AFFORD TO RETIRED IN PRAGUE IF MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION IS $1,200 A MONTH?

[@Pirate928]

I would never spend that much per month on clothes haha. I buy a bunch and then wear them until they fall apart pretty much. I've never met anyone that spends hundreds every month on clothes.

[@sarahayden4054]

I am wondering how much it would be for a couple to live in Prague?

[@ahmedabdelfattah2168]

Could you please tell me about a program or application that I can use to go anywhere in Prague by public transport ?

[@NashTereza]

Pubtran is the easiest which i like to use these days

[@ahmedabdelfattah2168]

@@NashTereza Děkuji za pomoci ❤👌

[@denishusensky7459]

As a guy that lives in Prague for 15 years i would reccomend idos

[@Chrysoprax]

IDOS

[@deltaspiced_T]

Please I'm moving there soon from Africa to study, I'd appreciate info on affordable accommodation🙏

[@deltaspiced_T]

Hello

[@AdeoyeCecilia]

Hi sis How much is cost of school for kidss there

[@TheRealUncleTony]

Just realized your beautiful daughter is bi-racial and your BF/husband is black. My wife (Russian) and I ( Black American) are considering moving to Prague. We are both world traveled and lived in Kiev Ukraine prior to the war. Could you speak on the significance or lack there-of of interracial reception in Prague? Its never been a problem for us, sometimes in Kiev with older people.

[@NashTereza]

Aw thats nice. My wife had a couple passing rude comments but we talking back in 2013. Recently no issues. Especially in Prague and Brno its full of tourists, foreigners and expats. Its no longer focused on

[@sadianazmi821]

Thanks

[@NashTereza]

You are welcome 🙂

[@laceymosley5111]

Are the salaries reasonble for the cost of living there?

[@petrsebik]

That depends. Of course as every big city, living is expensive here. If you are from the 1/3 of population fortunate enought to have at least average salary (57k CZK) than you are probably fine, but 2/3 of people have less than that, and than especially the rent can be expensive.

[@bigdog5880]

I want to move here from the U.S.

[@debbieking911]

I will visit for two days. How much are lattes? Average lunch? Dinner? I understand they only want their Karuna ( not US dollars or Euro). I am calculating how much money to bring. Thank you in advance.

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍!!!

[@jaime8318]

How much money does one have t make monthly for a couple?

[@NashTereza]

Depends where in Prague you would stay and how big of a place you like. But at least 80k czk net is enough to be comfortable for 2.

[@jaime8318]

@@NashTereza Diky

[@1DrBar]

That is an insanely expensive amount compared to what it was just a few years ago. Quality of life in the Czech republic seems to be on the skids, and Europe is the same. How sad that the politicians have gotten the people into this mess. I spoke to a Czech embasador three years ago in order to decide if I will retire in my home country. She said that for two in a good district and a nice apartment that $2,200 per month would bring a good life there. We make about three times as much per month in retirement but with inflation and the direction the whole of the EU seems to be heading in ... no, I don't think so. I'll move to a South American country or perhaps Asia or Russia if I can figure out how.

[@jaime8318]

@@1DrBar I had intended to retire in Europe, but changed my mind a few years ago. It's beautiful, but it has gotten out of handwith the bad economy. I've decided to retire in the Philippines. With my pension, I'll be able to visit Europe whenever I want. It's now just a vacation destination for me.

[@1DrBar]

@@jaime8318 I'm also in a similar frame of mind - sadly, as many European countries were charming, and the infrastructure helped so that I would not have to sell my. cars and rebuy them at great cost. And of course the Czech Republic being my homeland had an extra allure, and I understand the culture. But any betting man can see that the odds for EU prosperity that was once defacto, is not likely to continue, so now I'm researching five of six other countries.

[@rangraj693]

Absolutely stunning look like you . 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤️❤️ .show more.

[@schink01]

Kro kitchen I can recomend

[@NashTereza]

Its sooo good 🤤

[@AliceDiamondFitness]

Can you make updates for 2025?

[@Eva-lx8qy]

500 euros for an appartment????? Expensive.

[@legionalinus]

Poprosil bych aby všichni co chcete bydlet v Česku aby jste se naučily i česky.. stejně jako mi musíme v jiných zemích mluvit anglicky nebo jejich rodnou řečí tak to prosím respektujte i u nás.. jsem s prahy a možná jsou turisté vítaní ale to neznámená že jsme zvědavý na cizince co se ani nehodlají naučit náš jazyk.. je to neuctivé neslušné a za mě pěkná hloupost a lenost ze strany nových přistěhovalcu... Prosím neberte mě nějak zle... jen mě opravdu štvou lidé kteří misto toho aby se s námi snažili domluvit česky používají překladač nebo nehodlají mluvit jinak než svou řečí.. a že jako bývalí čísník jsem měl velkou čest poznat spoustu lidí co tohle dělalí.. a byli i naštvaní... osobně mi nevadí mluvit anglicky je to primitivní jazyk kteréj se dá rychle naučit.. to samé ruština ukrajinština bulharština i když má vice dialektu.. franzouzky a nebo německy a polsky.. a však bratři poláci se s námi snaži mluvit česky a to i němci a ti s námi už stolení nemají moc dobré vztahy.. a že tu nevraživost mámé v krvi... i Angličani se snaží naučit aspon pár slov.. i když se sem jdou akorát ve velkém ožrat a pak zas letí zpátky do liverpoolu.. Prosím , nejde o turisty ale pro ty co zde chtějí bydlet je to základ.. i já se učil španělsky abych mohl jet do madridu nebo na ibizu, nebo franzouzky abych se mohl aspon základně domluvit v paříži.. je to slušnost a hlavně tím prokážete uctu cizímu národu což není vskutku povinost ale je to věc která je třeba ve světě plných válek sporu a korupce.. prosím lidi přineste aspon torochu toho dobra do světa.

[@kamiwalim9424]

hey youtuber

[@flohello4920]

13k for a 40m2 studio flat? LOL more like 20k but okay.

[@mar3053]

It depends on the neighborhood.

[@flohello4920]

@@mar3053 sure, if that neighborhood is 1000 km away from Prague, then yes!

[@NataliaNNS]

Same reaction here

[@khanshamim8515]

Hello friend how are you fine good

[@Hanger-13]

Everything in the czech republic is expensive. Buying a car is very expensive compared to america for the same model car. They don't have car leases in prague like they do in America. This place is just expensive compared to America. Everything thing in america is less expensive. Buying a pair of Lee denim Jean's cost the equivalent of $100 american dollars, this is crazy. I bought a pair on sale in america for $40 dollars on sale. America is the land of everything. Electronics here cost so much more compared to America, and they don't have the latest models on certain products. I am not liking this place. Driving here is also terrible. The streets are not meant for large cars in the czech republic. I wanna go back home.

[@tefky7964]

Why do you need jeans from specific company?

[@Hanger-13]

@@tefky7964 I did not say I needed Jean from a specific company. I just said that Lee Jean's in the czech republic cost the equivalent of a 100 dollars compared to buying them in America.

[@tefky7964]

@@Hanger-13 Ok,jeans from the American company costs less in the US,what a shock... so if you don´t care about company,why buy them here,just buy cheaper from other company and problem is solved.

[@Hanger-13]

@@tefky7964 every thing in the czech republic comparatively to america is more expensive in my opinion with the exception of college and medical cost.

[@mariojansevanrensburg1227]

What about living comfortably with a family in Prague? 2 Kids below the age of 10.

[@mariojansevanrensburg1227]

BTW your videos are very informative. We are moving to Prague in Jan 2022 thus my question about living with a family. I have seen you have 2 kids and guess you will be able to give a good estimate due to your experience? Thank you!

[@letecmig]

@@mariojansevanrensburg1227 not a very good question. Depends on what you exactly define as "living comfortably" which is massively subjective . Is two ski trips to the Alps a year with your family included or you just sit at home and watch telly during your vacations? Is the private jet when you go on vacations a necessity, or are you OK with train and vacations in the countryside near your city. Are you used to living in a palace on a central square, or is a trailer your standard? Do you insist on dining out on French Cuisine regularly or you prefer McD? You know what I mean-If you want good answers, you need to ask good questions;)

[@mariojansevanrensburg1227]

@@letecmig thank you for your reply, ski trips would rather be considered as a luxury. But I could have been more specific. Comfortable = Living in a decent sized apartment 3 bedrooms (15-20min from City centre via car) , being able to buy groceries for the month, Eating at an affordable restaurant once a month, internet for the apartment, Netflix subscription and having some money to buy clothes for the kids each month (2000-3000 crowns), hair cuts for 3 boys every month. Pretty much the necessities that is needed for living. It is merely impossible to note everything in this chat, was just hoping for an estimate.

[@letecmig]

@@mariojansevanrensburg1227 initial comments first: "ski trips would rather be considered as a luxury".... its not a 'luxury' here, most people do on e or two every year as the Alps are just 5hr drive from PRG " apartment ...15-20min from City centre via car"... not sure where are u from, but you need to adjust the perspective here. You do not go by car to the city center here. Absolutely inconvenient. You basically do not use car to travel In and around the city except going for weekly grocery shopping to some shopping mall in the suburbs. PRG has one of the best public transport systems in the world, and parking is not exactly easy in the city. So car is only for trips outside the city (weekend trips etc.) . Annual public transport travelcard is about CZK 4000 (yes, ANNUAL:)) Otherwise, based on what you write, with two kids, I would say: EXCLUDING RENT paynent: 40k in your pocket/month should do. Most of my friends with 2 kids live on about this money and are fine including those ski trips, family vacations during the summer and some savings Regarding the rent: from modest 20k/month to ....sky is the limit;) - check the following site for listings of 3bed flats(3 bed flat is "4+1" or "4+kk" here: we count a living room in "4", and "+1" means kitchen is extra room, while "+kk" means kitchen corner inside the living room): www.sreality.cz/en/search/to-rent/apartments/praha?disposition=3%2Bkt,3%2B1 Measure the commute by the public transport to work or city center by using www.dpp.cz/en (note: there are no 'bad areas' or 'dangerous neighborhoods' in PRG. But some areas are more preferred than others primarily because of nicer, more pleasing architecture.... too extensive topic;)) So when you get your CZK_excl_rent+CZK_rent ..... you pay about 30% income tax of working here. So multiply by (1/(1-0.3)=1.4 to see what salary you need to afford this;) P.S. Healthcare is free if you are employee here (more precisely, the 'insurance' is part of that 30% income tax) P.P.S. education from the elementary schools to univesity is free here if your kids can speak Czech (regardless if they are Czech citizens). Private schools in English or other language can be expensive - but I have no idea how. Also note that private/paid education does not mean higher quality here, so the only reason you need to pay for it is if your kids are unable to learn Czech or you want to move on in forseeable future.

[@canturkhanozyigit]

@@letecmig Thank you very much my friend, you almost answered every question that in my mind.

[@Hanger-13]

So may I ask you, how much money do you and your husband make combined per month?

[@icebergglimpse4840]

Can i get any job there i am 45 now working in dubai

[@nomsky4719]

you wanna tell me you live in a flat for TWO persons for 13k?! hahahah

[@selfishgypsytears2322]

How much you have to earn to feel comfy in there?