Prague is now the region’s most expensive city—does it still pay to stay?
Rents and groceries are rising faster than wages, pushing Prague past its regional peers and forcing residents to rethink whether it still delivers value.
What is considered a ‘good’ salary for Czechia in 2026?
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With the country’s cost of living edging higher, people nationwide need to earn more to feel comfortable: but how much is enough?
Czech budget freezes defense spending, boosts transport and families
The government is keeping defense at 2 percent of GDP, meeting NATO commitments but adding no extra, focusing instead on transport and family programs.
Would adopting the euro make life in Czechia cheaper – and boost its EU clout?
Experts say adopting the euro could ease trade and banking, but Czech households may face short-term price rises if the country joins the eurozone.
Czech household costs hold steady: Find out what’s up and down
Consumers are seeing relatively steady costs for everyday goods and services, even as consumer prices across the EU continue to fluctuate.
After 250 years of coal, what comes next for Czechia's economy and environment?
Czechia last deep coal mines close this month, reshaping the labor, energy, and industrial landscapes.
Thinking of giving up U.S. citizenship in Czechia? Expect high fees and long waits
A lawsuit challenges delays in the spendy U.S. citizenship renunciation fee, while Americans in Czechia can now get free or low-cost tax guidance.
Six things that just got more expensive in Czechia this year
From higher public transport prices to costlier online shopping, here’s what you might pay more for in 2026.
Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Real wages in Czechia to rise almost the fastest in all EU next year
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The country's currently limited inflation means that salaries will grow on a nominal and real-terms basis, boosting people's purchasing power in 2026.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
Czech Railways ticket prices in 2026: What's changing and how can you save?
The state rail carrier's new timetable and ticket prices come into force soon, though consumers have several ways they can take advantage.
Czech Ikea prices are falling, but many stores across the border remain cheaper
Despite targeted price reductions nationwide in the last two years, shoppers can often find cheaper deals in Poland or Germany.
Czech GDP growth surges: Consumer spending affirms economic health
The Czech Republic's GDP rose 2.8 percent in Q3, above estimates, and was led by household spending, investment growth, and resilient foreign trade.
Click, buy, drive: How digital technology is transforming expat car ownership in Czechia
From AI assistants to real-time updates, driving is going digital, changing how expats buy, own, and experience cars.
How bird flu and a new EU law may make your Czech Christmas pricier
Egg prices are the highest they've been in over a year, with zero sign of letting up: but what's behind the steep surge?
Czech National Bank dips into crypto: Why this matters for markets
The central bank’s new test of digital assets aims to understand digital assets and their growing role in everyday financial systems.
