Living costs in Prague, Czechia
City-specific institutional guidance
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Prague, Czechia
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Monthly cost evidence
University guidance for international students, published in EUR; local currency is CZK. Dormitory/shared-flat housing range is the source’s published scenario. Standard transport selected because fellows may not qualify for student discounts. Published total has a different basket from independently combined maxima. Utilities and insurance remain pending. Source period: Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine; page updated 12 October 2026. Checked 2026-10-14.
Source monthly budget: €450.00 – €1,050.00. Source ↗ The source may use a different basket; this is not the sum of the planner categories.
The source publishes in EUR; the destination uses CZK. Evidence is preserved in its published currency. The planner converts eligible figures using the displayed exchange rates.
| Category | Monthly figure (EUR) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | €180.00 – €1,000.00Published accommodation band for dormitory/shared flat; university halls approximately EUR 210 subject to availability | Source ↗Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine; page updated 12 October 2026 · checked 2026-10-14city evidence |
| Food & daily needs | €140.00 – €250.00Monthly food | Source ↗Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine; page updated 12 October 2026 · checked 2026-10-14city evidence |
| Transport | €25.00 – €40.00Standard public transport guidance; student discounts EUR 5–15 require eligibility | Source ↗Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine; page updated 12 October 2026 · checked 2026-10-14city evidence |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | €100.00 – €250.00Personal expenses | Source ↗Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine; page updated 12 October 2026 · checked 2026-10-14city evidence |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published figures. Minimums have no researched upper bound. Partial or bundled categories need additional quotes and should not be added twice. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local market prices.
Before accepting a fellowship in Prague
This guide includes city-specific institutional guidance. It describes the source population and period, not a live market survey. Categories marked Research pending need your own quote.
Confirm whether the stipend is gross or net, the first payment date and which costs the host pays directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel, visa and licensing requirements. Student guidance may have eligibility limits for visiting fellows.
Check local services and requirements
Official links and search starting points are labelled separately. Resource links support your planning; they substantiate a price only when cited in the evidence table.
Housing
- Study in Czechia · accommodation ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Booking.com · Prague ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
- Airbnb · Prague ↗Rooms & furnished stays · check lease terms and total price
Food & daily needs
- Rohlik · groceries ↗Provider website · check local availability, eligibility and current prices
- Find supermarkets & grocery prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Transport
- Prague Integrated Transport · fares and passes ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find local operators & monthly passes ↗Web search · results not vetted
Utilities & phone
- Vodafone Czechia · plans ↗Provider website · check local availability, eligibility and current prices
- Compare mobile & internet plans ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
- Charles University · canteens and daily life ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Check activities & membership prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Health insurance
- Study in Czechia · health care and insurance ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
Build your own budget
The planner supports six monthly expense categories, stipend and funding gaps, separate arrival cash, saved budgets and city comparisons. Complete missing amounts before calculating a personal total.