Cost of Living in Prague
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Accommodation
| Accommodation in UCT Dormitories | 4 340–7 595 CZK (per month) |
| Room in flatshare | 9 000–15 000 CZK (per month) |
Transportation
| Public transport – 30-minute ticket | 30 CZK |
| Public transport – 90-minute ticket | 40 CZK |
| Public transport – 30-day student travel pass | 130 CZK |
| Public transport – 90-day student travel pass | 360 CZK |
| Public transport – 365-day student travel pass | 1280 CZK |
| Taxi (airport to center) | min. 500 CZK |
Meals
| Meal in a canteen (student price) | 100–150 CZK |
| Lunch in a restaurant | 170–300 CZK |
| Big Mac at McDonald's | 109 CZK |
| Cappuccino | 75 CZK |
| Beer (0,5l draught) | 60 CZK |
| Coke/Pepsi (0,33l bottle) | 40 CZK |
Supermarket
| Loaf of bread | 40 CZK |
| Butter/margarine (250g) | 65 CZK |
| Milk (1l) | 25 CZK |
| Eidam cheese (100g) | 35 CZK |
| Eggs (10pc) | 75 CZK |
| Ham (100g) | 40 CZK |
| White yogurt (150g) | 15 CZK |
| Whole chicken (1kg) | 180 CZK |
| Pork (1kg) | 220 CZK |
| Beef (1kg) | 290 CZK |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 40 CZK |
| Rice (1kg) | 60 CZK |
| Apples (1kg) | 45 CZK |
| Bananas (1kg) | 40 CZK |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 85 CZK |
| Water (1,5l) | 20 CZK |
| Bottle of beer (0,5l) | 25 CZK |
| Bottle of Czech wine | 170 CZK |
Approximate monthly living expenses for students
| Accommodation in UCT Dormitories | 4 340–7 595 CZK |
| Food | 4 000–7000 CZK |
| Public Transport | 130 CZK |
| Others (culture, sports,..) | 2 000–4 000 CZK |
| Total | 10 500–19 000 CZK |
Note: This is only a rough estimation; the actual monthly spending depends on multiple factors.