Czech Republic
Czechia's second city, a youthful university town with functionalist architecture, a lively café culture, and a growing reputation as a tech and startup hub.
#85 of 250
29% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 857
Based on NYC = 100 index
Brno is the 85. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 857 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 160% above the median city and adds $ 208 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 290, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 21.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 25% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 23, cold medicine (6 days) $ 3.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Brno, Czech Republic. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/brno. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 913.58 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 903.31 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,467.31 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,191.96 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Sreality.cz |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Beef (1kg) | 16.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 25.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 10.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Butter (200g) | 2.90 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Eggs (12) | 3.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bread (500g) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.17 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Oats (500g) | 0.96 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.14 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.70 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.11 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.22 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rohlik.cz |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Kosik.cz, Rohlik.cz |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 25.22 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.15 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.06 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 289.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 20.62 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators, Telecom Operator Prices |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 27.47 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 7.80 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 51.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 55.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 57.27 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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