Ostrava, Czechia

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Cost of living in Ostrava

Real monthly costs in Ostrava, Czechia — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

Photo: A. Novotná, Public domain.

Ostrava ranks 2nd of 10 priced cities in Czechia on cost — $1,194 a month in essentials, 8% above Usti nad Labem, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,731 covers that 1.4×. 106 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at NUTS-3 region level. PM2.5 averages 15 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 21°C.

Essentials / mo$1,194rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women106ages 20–39, NUTS-3 region level
Avg net salary$1,731monthly, after tax

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$538
Rent, 1-bed city centre$708
Groceries$146
Dining out$237
Utilities$247
Local transport$26
Essentials / mo$1,194
Avg net salary$1,731
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$951
Rent, 3-bed city centre$1,310

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Ostrava, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$10.84
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$49.47
McMeal at McDonald's$8.48
Cappuccino, regular$3.26
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$2.36
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$2.38
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$1.91
Water, 0.33 L bottle$1.57

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.17
White bread, 500 g$1.58
White rice, 1 kg$2.61
Eggs, 12$3.58
Local cheese, 1 kg$11.76
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$10.72
Apples, 1 kg$1.69
Bananas, 1 kg$1.80
Tomatoes, 1 kg$3.73
Potatoes, 1 kg$1.11
Onions, 1 kg$1.05
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.74

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$1.41
Monthly transit pass$25.91
Taxi start$2.36
Taxi, 1 km$1.65
Gasoline, 1 L$1.81
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$229.91
Internet, 60 Mbps+$17.43
Mobile plan, monthly$23.89

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$56.46
Cinema, one seat$9.42

Dating-age sex ratio

Ostrava has 106 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (NUTS-3 region level). That is the highest of the 10 Czechia cities we track. Czechia's national figure is 106.1 — about even.

A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 15µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month21°CJul
Coolest month1°CJan
Wettest month115 mmAug
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan0.7°C-3.6°C83%75%52 mm
Feb3°C-1.1°C79%72%57 mm
Mar5.7°C1.9°C71%62%44 mm
Apr9.8°C6.7°C67%60%64 mm
May14.3°C12.6°C71%64%86 mm
Jun19.2°C19.2°C72%58%81 mm
Jul20.6°C20.8°C69%55%94 mm
Aug20.6°C21.1°C72%54%115 mm
Sep15.9°C15°C77%59%98 mm
Oct11.1°C8.8°C80%65%71 mm
Nov6°C2.7°C84%74%52 mm
Dec2.5°C-1.6°C85%78%54 mm

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