Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute

Practical Information

Accommodation

JME students may apply for accommodation in the Charles University dormitories. Prices depend on the dorm and number of people sharing the room.

Type of accomodation Prices
Dormitory / Shared room 2500-3000 czk per month per person
Dormitory / Singe room 3500-6000 czk per month
Studio apartment 10000-15000 czk per month
Shared apartment (3 people or more) 5000-9000 czk per month per person

   

Living Expenses

Prague is a moderate city in terms of living expenses. It is much less expensive than Western European cities such as London or Paris or larger former Soviet cities such as Moscow. Prices are, however, higher than in Eastern European cities such as Kiev or Central Asian cities such as Tashkent. Of course, how much you spend on living essentials also depends on your personal standards, and Prague offers a wide range of spending options.

Exchange rate of Czech Crowns (CZK) as of September 2012:

1 EUR = 24.9 CZK
1 USD = 19.3 CZK

 

Sample items 

 

Prices
Mineral water 15 CZK / 1.5 liter
Loaf of bread 10 CZK
Milk 20 CZK / 1 liter
Eggs 20 CZK / 10
Whole chicken 75 CZK
Apples  30 CZK / 1 kg
Chocolate bar 25 CZK
Beer (0.5 liter) in a pub 35 CZK
Meal in a restaurant 150 CZK
Combo meal in fast food restaurant 100 CZK
Tube of toothpaste 45 CZK
Hair shampoo 80 CZK / 200 ml
Mobile phone services 500 CZK / month
Cinema ticket 40-200 CZK

 

Public transport in Prague is said to be one of the best systems in Europe. The metro, trams and buses cover the majority of the city center and suburbs. A monthly pass costs around 550 CZK (260 CZK for students up to 26 years of age). More details here.

 

Visa

Students who require a visa to study in the Czech Republic will obtain all the visa documents from IES.