How much do you need to earn to live here, after Czech Republic takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Czech Republic's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Brno is roughly Kč32,068/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think Kč41,005/month gross (Kč33,591 net after ~18% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | Kč13,500 Cheapest neighborhood (Starý Lískovec) | Kč18,500 Median neighborhood | Kč21,250 Premium neighborhood (Centrum) |
| Groceries | Kč5,600 | Kč6,720 | Kč8,400 |
| Transport | Kč480 | Kč480 | Kč480 |
| Utilities | Kč4,050 | Kč4,050 | Kč4,050 |
| Dining & Entertainment | Kč3,200 | Kč3,840 | Kč4,800 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | Kč26,830 | Kč33,590 | Kč38,980 |
Kč32,068/month gross
Kč41,005/month gross
Kč48,130/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Brno.
Starý Lískovec
20 min by tram
Kč13,500 - Kč16,500
Královo Pole
15 min by tram
Kč16,500 - Kč19,500
Žabovřesky
15 min by tram
Kč17,000 - Kč20,000
Centrum
5 min by walk
Kč19,500 - Kč23,000
Černá Pole
10 min by tram
Kč18,500 - Kč22,000
Žabovřesky
15 min by tram
Kč17,000 - Kč20,000
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Czech Republic's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least Kč32,068/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Brno. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for Kč41,005/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Czech Republic.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Brno is approximately Kč18,600/month. Rents range from Kč13,500 in Starý Lískovec to Kč23,000 in Centrum.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Brno cost approximately Kč5,600. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Czech Republic are progressive. At the budget salary level of Kč32,068/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 16%. At the comfortable level of Kč41,005/month, it rises to approximately 18%. This includes income tax and social contributions.