Teach English in the Czech Republic (Cost of Living)
Prague, Czech Republic
The average monthly salary of a teacher in the Czech Republic is around 20,000 CZK (US$1331) for a normal 25 hour work week. There are schools that offer higher salaries depending on performance and qualifications. Salaries in Prague, can be double that of small towns. Expect to pay 15-25% of your income in taxes tax depending on your
total earnings.
Accommodations range between CZK4509-6012(US$300-400) per month for a private room in a shared house. There are also fully furnished rooms that cost CZK6000-9000 (US$295-440) with utilities plus wi-fi connection.
Transportation in the Czech Republic is reasonably priced. You can get a monthly pass for CZK460 (US$31) that allows you to travel anywhere in the city. You can also buy individual tickets at metro stations that costs between CZK14-20 (less than a dollar) or multiple day passes for CZK330/ 3 days (US$16), CZK500/ 5 days (US$25).
The average budget per person for a month in the Czech Republic is around CZK3000 (US$200). An average of CZK700 (US$34) is usually enough for a week’s groceries. Entertainment in Prague is not expensive. When dining out, you can buy a complete meal for CZK150 (US$10) that includes a beer. Movies cost about CZK130 (US$6) . Drinks are priced at about CZK90 (US$4) and CZK50 (US$2.5) for shots.
Internet Cafes charge about CZK25 (US$2) per 15 minutes.
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