Practical Information
JME students are officially enrolled at the Institute of Economics Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague and also become a part of CERGE-EI community and actively participate in CERGE-EI social life.
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 accommodation | Prices |
| Dormitory / Shared room | cca 3400 czk per month per person |
| Dormitory / Singe room | 5000-7000 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 capitals such as London or Paris or larger former Soviet cities such as Moscow or St. Petersburg. 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 November 2013:
| 1 EUR = 27.2 CZK |
| 1 USD = 20.2 CZK |
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Sample items |
Prices |
| Mineral water | 10 CZK / 1.5 liter |
| Loaf of bread | 20 CZK |
| Milk | 15 CZK / 1 liter |
| Eggs | 20 CZK / 10 |
| Whole chicken | 95 CZK |
| Apples | 25 CZK / 1 kg |
| Chocolate bar | 15 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 visa to study in the Czech Republic will obtain all the visa documents from IES.
