PhD living costs in Brno, Czech Republic
Tight score 0.49
Tight — estimated net stipend covers less than 90% of typical student living costs in this city. Current estimate score: 0.49.
A PhD stipend of €500/month (est. net €475) is tight in Brno, Czech Republic relative to estimated student living costs (score 0.48).
PhD scholarships in Brno
Funded institute listings on this site with affordability data for this city.
- PhD Scholarships at Mendel University in Brno €500/mo Tight
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Living costs in Brno — FAQ
How expensive is it to live as a PhD student in Brno?
We estimate student living costs in Brno, Czech Republic at about €979/month. That figure starts from the country price level and applies a city factor of 0.88 (1.00 = country baseline). Housing and transport usually drive the city premium.
Is a typical PhD stipend enough in Brno?
On this site the reference stipend for Brno is about €500/month gross (≈ €475 net after our tax estimate). Versus €979 living costs, the affordability score is about 0.49 — rated Tight. Your contract may differ.
What does the city factor mean for Brno?
The city factor (0.88 for Brno) scales country-level living costs up or down. Values above 1.00 mean Brno is more expensive than the Czech Republic average in our model; below 1.00 means relatively cheaper.
How does Brno compare with the rest of Czech Republic?
Country affordability pages use national price levels without the city adjustment. Brno applies city factor 0.88, so estimated living costs here are €979/month at the same stipend assumptions. Open the Czech Republic overview for the national median.
Indicative estimates from Eurostat/OECD price levels. Not tax or financial advice.