🇨🇿 Czech Republic · #332 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Ostrava?

49.2% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-49.2%
vs NYC
CZK 10,412
Estimated rent in
98.3
Purchasing Power
Strong
Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown — Ostrava

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
50.8 Affordable
Rent
16.8 Very affordable
Groceries
53.9 Affordable
Restaurants
44.1 Affordable
Purchasing Power
98.3 Strong

Estimated rent in Ostrava

1-BR — City centre CZK 10,412/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CZK 7,809/mo
3-BR — City centre CZK 18,127/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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