Life in Prague and Czechia

Prague, with its cobblestone streets and rich history, is a great place to live. Whether you're here for a few months, years, or maybe the rest of your life… we're here to help you take your first steps in the streets of the Czech capital.

Cost of Living

Prague regularly tops the rankings of the best cities to live in. And even though it is the most expensive Czech city, it is generally cheaper than most of the Northern or Western European cities. Check out the approximate cost of living on this link where you can also compare it to your hometown or other cities of the world:
https://livingcost.org/cost/czech-republic/prague

Food and Restaurants

Prague is packed with restaurants, be it fine dining places, quirky cafés, small breweries, or local pubs. There are numerous lists of places to eat and drink available on the internet, so search according to your taste and location.

Below, we list some of our employees’ favourite places for lunchbreak close to FZU premises. Your colleagues will surely take you with them for lunch to show you around.

Na Slovance

Slovanka (canteen, choice of three meals, a soup, salad bar and other refreshments)
https://www.jidelnaslovanka.cz/english-menu/

Cobolis (brewery, restaurant, lunch menus)
https://cobolis.cz/restaurace/

Giovanni (pizzeria, Italian and Mexican restaurant, lunch menus)
https://www.pizzeriagiovanni.cz/english/

Cukrovarnická

Bistro Ořechovka (bistro, lunch menus, pastry)
https://www.facebook.com/bistro.orechovka/?locale=cs_CZ

Tresind (Indian restaurant)
https://www.tresind.cz/en/home/

Chládek (resaurant at a garden centre)
https://www.zahradnictvi-chladek.cz/restaurace.html

Culture and History

Would you like to learn more about Czechia, its history, culture, geography, or people? Go through this comprehensive guide on Britannica where you can find many interesting facts that will help you blend in:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Czech-Republic

Leisure Time in Prague

Prague offers heaps of things to do and places to visit for both adults and children. Parks, cultural events, museums, historical sites, food festivals, night life, sports and games, even day trips outside the city... all you have to do is choose. Below are some useful links for you to browse:
https://www.prague.eu/en
https://goout.net/en/

Great tips on how NOT to get caught in tourist traps and enjoy the city as locals can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@HONESTGUIDE/featured

Czechia has Europe's densest railway network so it would be a shame not to use it. Of course, getting around the country by car or bus is also an option. If you are interested in day trips from Prague, check out this guide : https://www.adventurouskate.com/day-trips-from-prague/

Medical Care

Navigating yourself in the healthcare system of a new country can be a bit intimidating. For a basic overview, we rocommend reading the two following articles:
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/clinics-hospitals-guide

https://prague.eu/en/important-contacts/

Everyone who plans to stay for a longer period of time should register with a GP, a dentist,a gynaecologist for women and a pediatrician for children. A comprehensive guide to medical care in Czechia issued by the Ministry of Health can be found here:
https://mzd.gov.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Patient-Guide_EN_2020_FINAL.pdf

Psychological Help

Building a new life in a foreign country can be a tough job. If you find yourself in a difficult situation and would like to discuss any issues with a professional, you can list through therapists on the link below and choose them based on the language they speak, problems they target or form of therapy (in person, on phone, online) they offer:
https://app.terapie.cz/

If you prefer online therapy, try https://hedepy.com/.

Here is a list of facilities in Prague that offer psychological / psychiatric help: https://pragueactually.com/where-can-you-get-help-the-expats-guide-to-therapists-in-prague/

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