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.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.7°C | -3.6°C | 83% | 75% | 52 mm |
| Feb | 3°C | -1.1°C | 79% | 72% | 57 mm |
| Mar | 5.7°C | 1.9°C | 71% | 62% | 44 mm |
| Apr | 9.8°C | 6.7°C | 67% | 60% | 64 mm |
| May | 14.3°C | 12.6°C | 71% | 64% | 86 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 19.2°C | 72% | 58% | 81 mm |
| Jul | 20.6°C | 20.8°C | 69% | 55% | 94 mm |
| Aug | 20.6°C | 21.1°C | 72% | 54% | 115 mm |
| Sep | 15.9°C | 15°C | 77% | 59% | 98 mm |
| Oct | 11.1°C | 8.8°C | 80% | 65% | 71 mm |
| Nov | 6°C | 2.7°C | 84% | 74% | 52 mm |
| Dec | 2.5°C | -1.6°C | 85% | 78% | 54 mm |
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