Cost of Living

Brno, Czech Republic

Live cost-of-living data for Brno — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
26/ 10074% cheaper than New York
$1,832/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$550/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & Groceries
38/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$27/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$85/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
35/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair
Personal Care
32/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
Childcare
40/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$450/month
Babysitter (per hour)$10/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

86 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Staré Brno, Zábrdovice, Veveří

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brno cheap to live in?

Brno has a cost of living index of 26/100, where New York = 100. It is 74% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $940–$1,316 per month.

How much does rent cost in Brno?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Brno costs approximately $700/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $550/month.

Is Brno good for digital nomads?

Brno has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 86 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Brno?

The median net monthly salary in Brno is approximately $1,832 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Brno compare to New York for cost of living?

Brno (cost index 26) is 74% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,850/month by moving from New York to Brno.

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