Cost of Living in Zlín, Zlín
Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic: CPI 29.9, rent index 10.5, purchasing power 39.0. 1BR centre rent ~Kc 8,453 CZK. Net salary ~Kc 55,614 CZK. Data: Regional.
Author: CityCost Global · Methodology · Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-08-21
Key metrics
- Country: Czech Republic
- Currency: CZK
- Avg 1BR rent (centre): Kc 8,453
- Avg net salary: Kc 55,614
- Cost of living index (CPI): 29.9
- Rent index: 10.5
- Purchasing power index: 39
- Groceries sample (milk 1L): Kc 11
- Transport ticket: Kc 12
- Utilities (85m²): Kc 483
- Restaurant meal: Kc 138
Zlín overview
Use this Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic knowledge page to inspect verified living-cost signals. Figures are composed from CityCost reference data (Regional, ★★★☆☆ Regional estimation) and eligibility metadata; optional domains without verified sources are listed as unavailable instead of invented. Primary timezone reference on record: Europe/Prague. Local currency for published prices: CZK (Kc). Coordinates on record: 49.23, 17.67. Internal tier signal on record: 5. Readers should treat city-centre references as anchors, then validate neighbourhood leases, taxes, and visas independently before relocating. Verified information is currently unavailable for: nearby airports, climate, major industries, education, healthcare, safety. Those topics are omitted rather than estimated.
Metro definitions vary across Czech Republic; treat city-wide averages as planning anchors and validate neighbourhood rents independently.
Average monthly net salary (after tax) on record is about Kc 55,614 CZK. Purchasing power index 39.0 describes how far a typical local salary stretches against local prices. Stress-test affordability by comparing the Kc 8,453 CZK 1BR centre reference against Kc 55,614 CZK net pay, then adjusting for your actual housing target. Offers denominated in foreign currency should be converted carefully; published figures on this page stay in CZK. Industry wage premiums are not asserted without verified payroll datasets. Students and new graduates may earn below the average net salary figure — treat Kc 55,614 CZK as a market midpoint signal, not a personal guarantee.
These values are estimated using state/regional baselines and city-tier adjustments.
Housing costs
A reference 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages about Kc 8,453 CZK per month in the published basket. The rent index (10.5) situates that housing pressure relative to the global baseline used by CityCost. On published figures, the centre 1BR reference is about 15% of the average net monthly salary — a stress-test ratio, not a household budget. Neighbourhood choice, building age, and furnishings can move actual leases well above or below the city-centre reference. Outer districts often price differently from the CBD sample. When comparing Zlín to peers, prefer paired rent indices on comparison pages rather than converting foreign rents with informal FX guesses.
Suburban or older stock can undercut CBD averages substantially. Families should model 2–3BR premiums and deposits; students should price shared flats near transit. Cross-check Zlín against nearby peers on this site before locking a budget.
Food & groceries
Zlín's day-to-day living mix depends on district density, dining habits, and transport mode — use the published indices as anchors rather than anecdote. With CPI at 29.9, everyday services and goods sit below the NYC baseline on this methodology. Fixed monthly anchors on record include transport tickets (~Kc 12 CZK one-way) and utilities (~Kc 483 CZK for the 85m² sample). Lifestyle fit also depends on education, healthcare, and safety — verified overviews for those domains are unavailable on this page and are therefore omitted.
Tourist corridors often inflate dining samples. Build a personal basket (home cooking vs eating out) and compare with similar-cost cities linked below. Groceries usually move with CPI more tightly than luxury dining.
Transport
A one-way local transport ticket averages about Kc 12 CZK in the reference basket for Zlín. That single-ticket proxy does not equal a monthly commute budget: passes, ride-hail, fuel, parking, and last-mile costs can dominate for some households. Remote-first workers may underweight transport relative to rent; on-site workers should model peak-hour routes before treating Kc 12 CZK as representative.
Commuters should price monthly passes and last-mile gaps; car ownership adds insurance, parking, and fuel outside this basket. Pair transport with housing: a cheaper suburb can erase savings if every commute is long.
Typical monthly budget
Illustrative single-adult monthly sketch for Zlín using on-page samples (not a quote): rent ~Kc 8,453, utilities ~Kc 483, transit scaled from ticket samples, and a mixed grocery/dining allowance. Core essentials land near Kc 10,859 CZK; a modest lifestyle buffer ~Kc 12,488; a more comfortable buffer ~Kc 15,745.
Compare essentials with net salary Kc 55,614. If rent alone exceeds ~35–40% of net pay, look at outer districts or similar-cost cities linked below. Utilities notes: Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment average about Kc 483 CZK in the reference basket (electricity, heating/cooling, water, garbage — before internet and mobile). Seasonal heating or cooling can change monthly totals. Verified climate time series are not attached on this page, so weather-driven utility swings are not estimated here. Add broadband and mobile plans separately when building a relocation spreadsheet for Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic..
- CPI 29.9 · Rent index 10.5 · PP 39
- Currency: CZK
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆ Regional estimation
FAQ
Which cities near Zlín should I compare?
Indexed nearby options include Prague. Open each city page or a compare URL to inspect CPI and rent together.
Is Zlín expensive?
Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic has a CPI of 29.9 (NYC=100). Whether that feels expensive depends on your income (reference net salary ~Kc 55,614 CZK) and whether housing tracks the rent index or a premium micro-market.
How much rent should I expect in Zlín?
A reference 1-bedroom city-centre apartment averages about Kc 8,453 CZK per month. Outer districts and shared flats can price lower; tourist cores can price higher.
What salary is needed to live in Zlín?
Reference net salary is about Kc 55,614 CZK. Stress-test against the Kc 8,453 CZK 1BR centre benchmark plus utilities and transport before treating the average as “enough.”
Is Zlín good for students?
Students should prioritize housing: the 1BR centre reference is Kc 8,453 CZK. Shared housing and campus location can change budgets substantially versus that headline.
Is Zlín good for families?
Families should model 2–3BR rents, schooling, and healthcare separately — those verified datasets are not attached on this page. Use CPI 29.9 and salary/rent as starting anchors only.
Can a remote worker live affordably in Zlín?
Remote workers often optimize for CPI (29.9) and rent while earning elsewhere, but visas, tax residency, and connectivity are not verified facts on this page.
What currency is used in Zlín?
Zlín, Czech Republic figures on this page are shown in CZK (Kc).
What is a realistic monthly budget in Zlín?
Start with centre 1BR rent (Kc 8,453), add utilities (Kc 483), transit, and groceries/dining. Compare the total with net salary Kc 55,614 and purchasing power 39.
How does Zlín compare on groceries and dining?
Groceries index 34, restaurant index 24. Sample milk Kc 11; inexpensive meal Kc 138 CZK.
Where can I compare Zlín with other cities?
Try Prague vs Zlín, or use the homepage calculator with any pair.
Planning a move to Zlín
Zlín, Zlín is best evaluated as rent-to-wage fit first, CPI second. With CPI 29.9, rent index 10.5, and purchasing power 39, decide which constraint binds your household—shelter, everyday prices, or local wages.
Next steps: open Prague for nearby alternatives, run a side-by-side in the calculator, and read Methodology if confidence is ★★★☆☆ Regional estimation. Country context: cost of living in Czech Republic.
Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic: CPI 29.9, rent index 10.5, purchasing power 39.0. 1BR centre rent ~Kc 8,453 CZK. Net salary ~Kc 55,614 CZK. Data: Regional.
Trust & data transparency
Last updated: 2026-08-21
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
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- ★★★☆☆ Regional estimation
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Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.