🇨🇿 Czech Republic · #300 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Brno?

44.9% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-44.9%
vs NYC
CZK 13,689
Estimated rent in
94.6
Purchasing Power
Strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Brno

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
55.1 Moderate
Rent
22.1 Very affordable
Groceries
55.9 Moderate
Restaurants
43.6 Affordable
Purchasing Power
94.6 Strong

Estimated rent in Brno

1-BR — City centre CZK 13,689/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CZK 10,267/mo
3-BR — City centre CZK 23,831/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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