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
22/ 10078% cheaper than New York
-34% rent since Jul 2026
$1,950/mo
Median Income
78/100
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
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$462/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$318/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$829/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
28/100
Monthly Transit Pass$38/month
One-Way Ticket$0.6/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.7/km
Utilities
32/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$107/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$55/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$380/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,900/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$290/course
Entertainment
45/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$28/ticket
Museum Entry$7/ticket
Clothing
45/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair
Personal Care
40/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
40/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8.1/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$38/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.9/meal
Childcare
45/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$550/month
Babysitter (per hour)$9/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$14/pack
Fitness & Sports
42/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$32/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$14/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$215
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Staré Brno, Královo Pole, Žabovřesky

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brno cheap to live in?

Brno has a cost of living index of 22/100, where New York = 100. It is 78% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $780–$1,092 per month.

How much does rent cost in Brno?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Brno costs approximately $462/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $318/month.

Is Brno good for digital nomads?

Brno has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $215/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Brno?

The median net monthly salary in Brno is approximately $1,950 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Brno (cost index 22) is 78% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,950/month by moving from New York to Brno.

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