🇨🇿 Czech Republic · #305 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Plzen

Close to the Czech Republic average

Ranked #305 of 538 cities · More expensive than 43.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Czech Republic average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Plzen

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CZK 8,981/mo ≈ $430 CZK 6,736/mo ≈ $323 25%
3-Bedroom CZK 15,644/mo ≈ $749 CZK 11,733/mo ≈ $562 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.4% Average
Rent
-4.5% Average
Groceries
+0.4% Average
Restaurants
-0.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+15.8% Strong

Living in Plzen: What to Expect

Plzen is average by global standards (ranked #305 of 538 cities). It is 1.4% cheaper than the Czech Republic average, based on 5 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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