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
+39% rent since Jul 2026
$1,950/mo
Median Income
74/100
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)$973/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$803/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,587/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$26/month
One-Way Ticket$1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$307/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$28/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,800/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$280/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$7/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair
Personal Care
32/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
28/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$38/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.6/meal
Childcare
40/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$500/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
32/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

50 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
85/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Veveří, Královo Pole, Česká

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 $973/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $803/month.

Is Brno good for digital nomads?

Brno has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 50 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/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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