Move to Prague
Czech Republic · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$900
Rent (2BR)
$1,300
Transport
$28/mo
Expat Community
4/5
🌟 Why Prague?
- ✓ Extremely affordable cost of living for an EU capital
- ✓ Stunning medieval architecture and vibrant nightlife
- ✓ Growing tech scene with many international companies
- ✓ Central European location with cheap flights across Europe
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Vinohrady
Elegant, parks, cafes, popular with expats
$1,000/mo
Zizkov
Bohemian, pubs, TV tower, up-and-coming
$800/mo
Karlin
Regenerated, modern, tech companies, riverside
$1,100/mo
Smichov
Affordable, mall, metro access, riverside walks
$850/mo
✈ Airport
PRG (Vaclav Havel Airport)
☔ Weather
Continental: warm summers (25C), cold winters (-3C). Snow in winter. Beautiful spring and autumn.
🎓 Schools
Several options (Prague British, Riverside)
💻 Coworking
Many (Impact Hub, WeWork, Locus Workspace)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Register at Foreign Police within 3 days (if non-EU)
- Get a Litacka card for metro, tram, and bus (550 CZK/month)
- Open a bank account (Fio Banka, Air Bank, or Revolut)
- Get Czech phone number (T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone)
- Explore Old Town and cross the Charles Bridge at sunrise
🏗 Top Industries
Tech
IT Services
Finance
Manufacturing