City in South Moravia, Czech Republic
Cost of living in Brno
How much a month costs in Brno
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,070–2,990 (Kč45,000–65,000).
Prices in Brno
Typical 2026 ranges in CZK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CZK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Kč16,000–26,000 | $737–1,200 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Kč13,000–19,000 | $598–875 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Kč400–750 | $18–35 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Kč1,800–3,500 | $83–161 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Kč140–220 | $6.4–10.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Kč300–550 | $14–25 |
| Cappuccino | Kč60–95 | $2.8–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Kč45–85 | $2.1–3.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Kč25–40 | $1.2–1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Kč130–250 | $6.0–11.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Kč900–1,500 | $41–69 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Kč400–700 | $18–32 |
Value for money: 32/100
A value score of 32/100 means Brno gives more quality of life per dollar than 31% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Czech Republic.
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Cost of living across Czech Republic
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Český Krumlov | $1,840–2,760 | 44/100 |
| Karlovy Vary | $1,840–2,760 | 36/100 |
| Brno | $2,070–2,990 | 32/100 |
| Prague | $2,530–3,680 | 15/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Brno?
About $1,100–1,470 on a lean budget, $2,070–2,990 for a comfortable month and $4,140–6,910 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Brno?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Kč16,000–26,000 ($737–1,200) a month in the center and Kč13,000–19,000 ($598–875) outside it.
How much does food cost in Brno?
A local meal is Kč140–220 ($6.4–10.1); a mid-range restaurant is Kč300–550 ($14–25) per person.
Is Czech Republic expensive?
Prices in Czech Republic are about 59% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Brno public transport (DPMB)
- Brno tourism
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.