Plzen ranks 8th of 10 priced cities in Czechia on cost — $1,384 a month in essentials, 26% above Usti nad Labem, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,928 covers that 1.4×. 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at NUTS-3 region level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 20°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 | $706 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $729 |
| Groceries | $149 |
| Dining out | $212 |
| Utilities | $290 |
| Local transport | $27 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,384 |
| Avg net salary | $1,928 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $939 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $952 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Plzen, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.42 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $47.12 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.42 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.17 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.83 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.83 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.07 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.79 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.12 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.65 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.68 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.87 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.56 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.05 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.08 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.81 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.79 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.23 |
| Monthly transit pass | $27.33 |
| Taxi start | $2.12 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.41 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.80 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $272.30 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.35 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $62.30 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.54 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Plzen has 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (NUTS-3 region level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Czechia cities we track. Czechia's national figure is 106.1, so Plzen runs 3 below the country as a whole.
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 | 1.1°C | -3.1°C | 85% | 80% | 43 mm |
| Feb | 2.8°C | -1.2°C | 80% | 73% | 38 mm |
| Mar | 5.4°C | 1.7°C | 73% | 66% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 9.2°C | 6.2°C | 68% | 61% | 41 mm |
| May | 13.9°C | 12.1°C | 69% | 66% | 64 mm |
| Jun | 18.8°C | 18.5°C | 68% | 61% | 68 mm |
| Jul | 20.2°C | 19.8°C | 64% | 57% | 56 mm |
| Aug | 20.1°C | 20.1°C | 68% | 57% | 68 mm |
| Sep | 15.2°C | 14.1°C | 75% | 59% | 56 mm |
| Oct | 10.3°C | 8.2°C | 84% | 74% | 44 mm |
| Nov | 4.8°C | 1.7°C | 88% | 80% | 42 mm |
| Dec | 2.6°C | -1.1°C | 87% | 82% | 44 mm |
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