🇨🇿 Czech Republic · #314 of 538 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Ostrava?

51.4% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-51.4%
vs NYC
CZK 9,216
Estimated rent in
98.8
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
48.6 Affordable
Rent
14.8 Very affordable
Groceries
49.3 Affordable
Restaurants
42.8 Affordable
Purchasing Power
98.8 Strong

Estimated rent in Ostrava

1-BR — City centre CZK 9,216/mo
1-BR — Outside centre CZK 6,912/mo
3-BR — City centre CZK 16,054/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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