In planning mode - how much budget should I keep in mind for Czech Republic - any experiences?
During my month in Prague, I spent about €50 daily. Lunch menus in pubs were €7-8, dinners €15 with beer, and transport was €1.50 per ride. I tipped 10% everywhere. Some days I spent €30 when I stuck to bakeries and cheaper pubs, but nights out in Old Town shot my budget to €70. Overall, €50 is a safe middle ground for meals, trams, and tips. Czechia offers great value, especially with food and beer, so you don’t need a huge budget.
Meals: €6-8 casual, €12-18 sit-down. Transport: €1.50 tickets, €15 for weekly passes. Tips: 10%. A safe daily budget is €45-55 for meals, transport, and tips. Prague’s tourist areas push that higher, while regional towns cut costs. Drinks are cheap, with beer under €3 in most pubs. For a long stay, €1,500 per month is enough for meals, trams, and modest tipping without sacrificing comfort.
I averaged €55-60 per day in Prague and Brno. Restaurant meals with drinks were €12-15, cafés €5-6, and public transport €1.50 per ride. Tips were 10%. At this budget, I could eat out daily, take trams and metros, and enjoy occasional castle or museum entry fees of €5-10. Compared to Western Europe, it felt affordable, but prices in the Old Town were noticeably higher. €60 daily gives comfort and flexibility.
The Czech Republic is one of Europe’s better bargains, especially outside Prague. Local meals in pubs cost €6-8, and beer is famously cheap at €2-A tram or metro ticket in Prague is €1.50, and tipping is 10%. On a shoestring, you can manage €30-35 daily by sticking to pubs, bakeries, and public transport. Prague is pricier, but smaller towns like Olomouc or Brno are cheaper. For a month, €1,000 is a very safe number if you keep things simple.